DECEMBER 10, 2025 – In celebration of the holiday season, the American Red Cross is hosting special Holiday Blood Drives at four locations across Central Nebraska on December 23. Eligible donors are encouraged to make an appointment and give the gift of life during this critical time of year.
The holiday season often brings a decline in blood donations due to busy schedules, festive activities and inclement weather. Yet, patients in hospitals still rely on lifesaving transfusions every day. By donating blood, you can bring comfort and hope to someone in need—gifts more meaningful than anything found in a store.
Holiday Blood Drives
- North Platte: Venue 304 (306 E 5th Street, North Platte, NE 69101)Tuesday, December 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Grand Island: Calvary Lutheran Church (1304 N. Custer Street, Grand Island, NE 68801)Tuesday, December 23, Noon-6 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 23, Noon-6 p.m.
- Hastings: First Paul’s Lutheran Church (501 N. Burlington, Hastings, NE 68901Tuesday, December 23, Noon- 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 23, Noon- 6 p.m.
- Kearney: Ft. Kearney Chapter (520 W. 48th Street, Kearney, NE 68847)Tuesday, December 23, Noon-6 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 23, Noon-6 p.m.
How to Make an Appointment
- Download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App
- Visit RedCrossBlood.org
- Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
- Enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device
- Use sponsor code: NEIAHoliday
As a special thank you, all who come to give at these Holiday Blood Drives will receive an exclusive long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last, and be entered to win a $500 e-gift card of their choosing.
A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.