INDIANAPOLIS — Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood for surgeries, cancer treatments or injuries.
A decline in donations has the Red Cross asking people to donate.
WTHR-TV is a partner in this effort to keep blood on the shelves.
"WTHR cares about the needs of our community, and we are proud to partner with the American Red Cross to address this urgent need for blood donations," said Michael Brouder, WTHR president and general manager. "We hope our viewing audience joins us on this mission to save lives."
With such a strong need for donations, the "Knock Out The Need" Blood Drive will take place Aug. 28-29.
The drive will go from 1-6 p.m. on Aug. 28 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Aug. 29 at the following locations:
- Button Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Showroom — Kokomo — 1220 East Blvd., Kokomo, IN 46902
- Shreve Hall - Ivy Tech Community College — Bloomington — 200 Daniels Way, Bloomington, IN 47404
- Cool Creek Nature Center — 2000 E 151st St, Carmel, IN 46033
- American Red Cross Office — Room 129-130 — 1510 North Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202
- Hancock County Fairgrounds — 620 Apple St, Greenfield, IN 46140
If you donate between Aug. 1–31, you could get a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email.
Schedule your appointment by clicking here.
For more information on donating blood, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, call 1-800-733-2767, or click here.
You can also find tips for preparing to give blood from the American Red Cross Indiana Region at this link.