Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Red Cross Says Winter Storms Leave 20,000 Blood Donations Uncollected

Recent winter storms across the country have deepened an already severe national blood shortage, leaving more than 20,000 blood and platelet donations uncollected and prompting the American Red Cross to urge donors — including those in Pasadena — to give as soon as they can, the organization said Tuesday in a statement.

The Red Cross reported that over 500 blood drives have been canceled since the start of the year because of snow, ice and extreme temperatures across the U.S. The disruptions have also made it harder to transport blood products, potentially affecting deliveries to hospitals.

According to the Red Cross, patient care is at risk as hospitals face shortfalls that have already forced some facilities to cancel elective procedures. The organization warned that when supplies reach critically low levels, trauma surgeons and other physicians may face the possibility of running out of blood during emergencies.

Donors in areas not affected by severe weather are being asked to make appointments immediately through the Red Cross Blood Donor App, RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS. Those in storm-impacted regions are encouraged to donate when conditions are safe.

The Red Cross noted that all who give blood or platelets between now and Feb. 28 will receive a $20 e-gift card.

Upcoming blood collection events in Pasadena are scheduled for:

2/10/2026: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Pasadena Scottish Rite, 150 N Madison Ave.

2/10/2026: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Pasadena Blood Donation Center, 2471 E. Walnut St., Suite 103

2/11/2026: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Pasadena Blood Donation Center, 2471 E. Walnut St., Suite 103

2/12/2026: 11 a.m. – 5:45 p.m., Pasadena Blood Donation Center, 2471 E. Walnut St., Suite 103

2/13/2026: 8:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m., Pasadena Blood Donation Center, 2471 E. Walnut St., Suite 103

2/14/2026: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Pasadena Blood Donation Center, 2471 E. Walnut St., Suite 103

2/15/2026: 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Pasadena Blood Donation Center, 2471 E. Walnut St., Suite 103

2/16/2026: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Pasadena Blood Donation Center, 2471 E. Walnut St., Suite 103

2/17/2026: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Pasadena Blood Donation Center, 2471 E. Walnut St., Suite 103

2/18/2026: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Pasadena Blood Donation Center, 2471 E. Walnut St., Suite 103

2/19/2026: 11 a.m. – 5:45 p.m., Pasadena Blood Donation Center, 2471 E. Walnut St., Suite 103

2/20/2026: 8:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m., Pasadena Blood Donation Center, 2471 E. Walnut St., Suite 103

2/21/2026: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Pasadena Blood Donation Center, 2471 E. Walnut St., Suite 103

2/22/2026: 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Pasadena Blood Donation Center, 2471 E. Walnut St., Suite 103

2/22/2026: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 3700 East Sierra Madre Blvd.

2/23/2026: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Pasadena Blood Donation Center, 2471 E. Walnut St., Suite 103

2/24/2026: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Pasadena Blood Donation Center, 2471 E. Walnut St., Suite 103

2/25/2026: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Pasadena Blood Donation Center, 2471 E. Walnut St., Suite 103

2/26/2026: 11 a.m. – 5:45 p.m., Pasadena Blood Donation Center, 2471 E. Walnut St., Suite 103

2/27/2026: 8:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m., Pasadena Blood Donation Center, 2471 E. Walnut St., Suite 103

2/28/2026: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Pasadena Blood Donation Center, 2471 E. Walnut St., Suite 103