NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The American Red Cross is in need of blood and has partnered with the National Football League to encourage North Texans to donate blood and plasma.

The organization’s Krystal Smith said donations typically decline during winter but the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the issue.

“With the rise and COVID cases and hospitalizations, a lot of people may be hesitant to come out donate blood. So, the Red Cross has taken extra precautions to make sure it’s a safe experience. Blood is critical and every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood,” she said.

The ongoing pandemic has shown no signs of slowing down, increasing the need for plasma.

Smith said the more donors give, the higher the chances of finding the necessary antibodies to help doctors in the fight.

“All of the blood products are tested for COVID-19 antibodies. If the antibodies are in your blood, then that can taken and used for patients to help them battle the coronavirus,” said Smith.

To encourage residents to donate, the Red Cross NFL partnership is offering some coveted prizes.

Anyone who donates in January will be entered to win two tickets to next year’s Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles.

Those who enter by January 20th will be entered to win the “Big Game at Home” package that includes a 65-inch television and $500 gift card.

Here is a list of upcoming blood donation opportunities until January 31st, 2020:

Collin County

Allen

1/15/2021: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 601 S. Greenville

1/16/2021: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1404 East Main Street

1/18/2021: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn – Allen Conference Center, 705 Central Expwy S.

McKinney

1/17/2021: 11:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Stepping Stones Church, 6828 CR-202

1/26/2021: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites McKinney-Fairview, 3220 Craig Drive

Melissa

1/30/2021: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 737 E Melissa Road

Plano

1/23/2021: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Tacodeli, 8442 Parkwood Blvd, #700

1/24/2021: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., DATA of Plano, 3521 Independence Parkway

1/26/2021: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Plano, 4700 Alliance Blvd.

Dallas

Coppell

1/22/2021: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Coppell ER, 720 N. Denton Tap Rd.

1/25/2021: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Coppell Family YMCA, 146 Town Center Blvd

Dallas

1/15/2021: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Foundry Commercial, 8144 Walnut Hill Ln., Ste. 120

1/17/2021: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., American Red Cross Dallas Chapter, 2055 Kendall Dr.

1/18/2021: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Glen Oaks United Methodist Church, 4606 S Polk St

1/18/2021: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., American Red Cross Dallas Chapter, 2055 Kendall Dr.

1/19/2021: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., AT&T Performing Arts Center, 2403 Flora St

1/20/2021: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, 9200 Inwood Road

1/20/2021: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Trammell Crow Center, 2010 Flora Street

1/21/2021: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sons of Hermann Hall, 3414 Elm St

1/25/2021: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 14740 Meandering Way

1/26/2021: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., The Branch Church, 3035 Valley View Lane

1/27/2021: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Crescent Real Estate, 200 Crescent Court

1/27/2021: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Trusted ER Uptown, 3607 Oak Lawn Ave., Suite 100

1/27/2021: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., White Rock Family YMCA, 7112 Gaston Avenue

1/28/2021: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Children’s Health StarCenter, 12700 N Stemmons Fwy

1/28/2021: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Oak Cliff Family YMCA, 6701 S. Hampton Road

1/29/2021: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Bent Tree Gardens, 17130 Dallas Parkway, Suite 140

1/31/2021: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., American Red Cross Dallas Chapter, 2055 Kendall Dr.

Desoto

1/23/2021: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., The Village United Methodist Church, 1121 E Wintergreen rd

1/29/2021: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Desoto Recreation Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Road

1/29/2021: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Faith Bible Church, 1437 W. Pleasant Run

Duncanville

1/20/2021: 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Duncanville First Baptist Church, 323 W. Wheatland Rd.

Grand Prairie

1/15/2021: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Home2 Suites by Hilton Dallas Grand Prairie, 2123 W Interstate 20

Irving

1/21/2021: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Element Hotel North DFW/Irving, 3550 Highway 635

Lancaster

1/16/2021: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., FUMC Lancaster, 201 S Dallas Ave

Mesquite

1/22/2021: 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 300 North Galloway

Richardson

1/18/2021: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Drury Plaza Hotel Richardson, 165 Cityline Dr.

Rowlett

1/16/2021: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Rowlett, 8201 Garner Rd,

1/30/2021: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Main Street Events, 4111 Main Street

Denton

Carrollton

1/26/2021: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Hebron & Josey Library, 4220 N. Josey Lane

1/31/2021: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Carrollton and Carrollton Convention Center, 1201 Raiford Road

Denton

1/16/2021: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 300 West Oak Street

Frisco

1/16/2021: 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Half Price Books, 3221 Preston Rd.

1/25/2021: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Starbucks 380/423, 1425 US 380

Highland Village

1/15/2021: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., The Shops at Highland Village, 1701 Shoal Creek

Lewisville

1/25/2021: 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Starbucks 121 Plano Pkwy, 4920 PX-121, Suite 100

Trophy Club

1/18/2021: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Alliance Texas Stake LDS Church, 2509 Trophy Club Drive

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