Power Up: Give blood with Red Cross x PAC-MAN
Score a classic pair of Red Cross x PAC-MAN socks for coming to give Nov. 17-Dec. 7 Unlock a one-of-a-kind PAC-MAN GASHAPON® collectible!
ALBANY, Ga. — (Nov. 12, 2025) — The American Red Cross encourages donors to Level Up their impact by giving blood this November. The last two months of the year can be a challenge for many donors trying to juggle regular donation appointments with packed schedules full of seasonal activities and holiday planning. Donors of all blood types − especially those with types O negative, O positive and B negative blood − are urged to make an appointment to donate now.
We’re teaming up with Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. to celebrate the 45th anniversary of PAC-MAN™, the legendary video game icon. All who come to give blood Nov. 17-Dec. 7, 2025, will score an exclusive pair of Red Cross x PAC-MAN socks, while supplies last. Those who give blood or during the same time frame can snag a custom Red Cross x PAC-MAN GASHAPON®, while they last. This high-quality collectible won’t last long – supplies are limited, so donors are encouraged to hurry in! See RedCrossBlood.org/PACMAN for details.
Join the PAC. Reserve your spot to give blood by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Red Cross is facing a drop in donor turnout this fall – a time when making and keeping appointments is critical to providing lifesaving blood products for patients over the holidays. More donors are needed to help keep the blood supply strong. To help empower and educate our blood donors, in November, successful donations will get free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes. (One test result in a 12-month period; do not fast before donating). Visit RedCrossBlood.org/diabetes for more information.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Nov. 17-Dec. 7:
Colquitt
Moultrie
11/20/2025: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., First Methodist Church of Moultrie, 409 1st Street Southeast
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Cook
Adel
12/5/2025: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Cook County High School, 9900 Hwy 37
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Crisp
Cordele
11/25/2025: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Cordele Community Clubhouse, 108 15th Avenue
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Dougherty
Albany
11/18/2025: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Byne Memorial Baptist Church, 2832 Ledo Rd
11/21/2025: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Dougherty County Community, 2601 Dawson Road
11/26/2025: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Dougherty County Community, 2601 Dawson Road
12/1/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Porterfield UMC- Albany, 2200 Dawson Rd.
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Tift
Tifton
11/18/2025: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Tifton Methodist Church, 107 West 12th Street
11/28/2025: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Tifton Mall, 458 N. Virginia Ave.
12/1/2025: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Tifton First Baptist Church, 404 Love Ave.
12/4/2025: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Community Center, 2822 Rainwater Rd.
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. 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 in most states (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. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
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.
About Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., part of the Bandai Namco Group, is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for major video game consoles, PC, online, and mobile platforms. The company is known for creating many of the industry’s beloved classic franchises such as PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®, and publishing the critically acclaimed DARK SOULS™ series and the blockbuster title ELDEN RING™. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is also the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime-based video games including GUNDAM™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL™, and ONE PIECE®. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com.
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