The American Red Cross Central & Southern Ohio Region has issued a call for blood and platelet donations throughout April, highlighting the increased need during seasonal travel. The organization is offering donors the chance to win a $5,000 gift card as an incentive. This announcement was made in a press release on April 1.
According to the American Red Cross, individuals who donate blood in April will be entered into a drawing to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. Additionally, those who donate between April 1-13, 2025, will receive a $15 Amazon.com gift card via email. Donors from April 14-30, 2025, will be given an exclusive Red Cross T-shirt while supplies last.
Blood donation events are scheduled across Knox County at various locations in April 2025. In Danville, donations will be accepted on April 15 from noon to 6 p.m. at Saint Luke Community Center. Gambier will host a drive on April 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kenyon College. Howard's event is set for April 3 from noon to 5:30 p.m. at Apple Valley, while Martinsburg’s event takes place on April 2 from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Martinsburg Community Center. Mount Vernon will hold its drive on April 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
In Licking County, blood donation drives include Granville on April 1 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Edward the Confessor Church; Hebron on April 7 from noon to 6 p.m. at Hebron New Life Church; and Johnstown on April 2 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Johnstown Community Center. Newark hosts multiple drives at the Newark Blood Donation Center on various dates with hours from noon to 6:45 p.m., and Pataskala's event is scheduled for April 9 from noon to 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post.
The American Red Cross Central & Southern Ohio Region serves nearly six million people across Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana, including major cities such as Cincinnati, Columbus, and Dayton. It provides disaster relief services, emergency preparedness training, mental health support, and supplies approximately 40% of the nation’s blood supply through its operations in five chapter locations and six blood donation centers.
