Vitalant hosting blood drives across Southern Nevada in July

Memorial Day to Labor Day is known as the "100 Deadliest Days", which is when we see a spike in the number of traffic deaths across the valley.

That, in addition to summer being a slower time of year, is prompting officials at Vitalant and the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada to encourage members of the community to donate blood.

"We see this during the holidays and summer, when people have kids out of school, are traveling, and are busy with other activities," said Rachel Flanigan, Executive Director of the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada. "Sometimes donating blood moves down on the list."

"We anticipated a downturn in appointments due to summer break and family vacations. However, patients who rely on blood can't take a vacation," said Vitalant Communications Manager Mike Doria. "Add in the increase in trips to the emergency room from outdoor accidents and the need becomes even greater."

Any donor who uses their referral code to bring in a new donor at Vitalant will receive a $10 gift card to use in the Donor Rewards program store. The new donor must make and keep their appointment to receive the gift card. There is no limit on the number of gift cards a referring donor can receive.

Donors who stop by at a fixed site or blood drive through July 27 will also be automatically entered into a drawing to win a new car valued up to $30,000. The winner will be notified on August 1, 2024.

You can see the full list of blood drives through the end of the month below.

HENDERSON

• July 20
  10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  Black Mountain Recreation Center
  599 Greenway Road
  Bloodmobile
• July 23
  7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  Sun City Anthem
  2450 Hampton Road
  Concord Room
• July 24
  7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  Sun City Anthem
  2450 Hampton Road
  Concord Room
• July 26
  11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  Southeast Las Vegas VA Clinic
  1020 S. Boulder Highway
  Bloodmobile
• July 28
  7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  St. Thomas More Catholic Community
  130 N. Pecos Road
  Community Center Main Hall

LAS VEGAS

• July 15
  9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  Southern Nevada Health District
  280 S. Decatur Boulevard
  Red Rock Conference Room
• July 16
  8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  Department of Motor Vehicles - Flamingo
  8250 W. Flamingo Road
  Bloodmobile
• July 17
  9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  Regus Las Vegas
  1180 N. Town Center Drive
  Bloodmobile
• July 17
  10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  Ageless Men's Health
  9701 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 4
  Bloodmobile
• July 18
  9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  Silver State Schools Credit Union Trade Center
  630 Trade Center Drive
  Bloodmobile
• July 20
  8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  Paradise State - Viking Road Building
  3901 E. Viking Road
  Cultural Hall
• July 20
  9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  Smith's Food and Drug Store 332
  7130 N Durango Drive
  Bloodmobile
• July 20
  11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  Rainbow Library
  3150 N. Buffalo Drive
  Bloodmobile
• July 21
  9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  Faith Community Lutheran Church
  3505 S. Town Center Drive
  Adult Ministry Room
• July 23
  10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  Tivoli Village
  400 S. Rampart Boulevard
  Bloodmobile
• July 24
  1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  Yellowstone HOA
  10175 Quarterhourse Lane
  Club House Room
• July 25
  2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  Skye Canyon Community Association
  10111 W. Skye Canyon Park Drive
  Bloodmobile
• July 27
  8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  Latter-Day Saints Sunrise Stake
  877 Temple View Drive
  Church House Cultural Hall
• July 27
  10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  Sunrise Library
  5400 Harris Avenue
  Bloodmobile
• July 27
  11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  Tyler Robinson Foundation
  9600 W. Sahara Avenue
  Sahara West Library MP Room
• July 28
  8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  St. Joseph Husband Mary Catholic Church
  7260 W. Sahara Avenue
  Bloodmobile
• July 29
  10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  Huntington & Ellis Real Estate
  9525 W. Russell Road
  Bloodmobile
• July 30
  2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  Summerlin Library
  1771 Inner Circle Drive
  Theater
• July 31
  10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  University Medical Center LV
  1800 W. Charleston Boulevard
  Bloodmobile

NORTH LAS VEGAS

• July 17
  10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  Aliante Library
  2400 W. Deer Springs
  Meeting Rooms A/B
• July 21
  9:15. a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
  St. John Neumann Catholic Church
  2575 W. El Campo Grande Avenue
  Classrooms

PAHRUMP

• July 18
  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  Pahrump Nugget
  681 S. Highway 160
  Banquet Room

LAUGHLIN

• July 18
  11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  Aquarius
  1900 S. Casino Drive
  Aquarius Scorpio Room
• July 19
  9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  Tropicana Laughlin
  2121 South Casino Drive
  Coronado Room

MESQUITE

• July 25
  2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  Mesquite Rec Center
  100 W. Old Mill Road
  Dance Room