Fredbird Asks You to Help Patients in Need: Annual Red Cross St. Louis Cardinals Blood Drive June 8-12    

ST. LOUIS – Did you know that in the time it takes to sing the chorus of Take Me Out to the Ball Game, 13 units of blood will be transfused to patients in need. For over 20 years, the St. Louis Cardinals have partnered with the American Red Cross, helping to collect over 20,000 units of lifesaving blood. This year, the community will once again have the chance to step up to the plate and help save lives.

“20 years of teamwork. Over 20,000 units of blood. This partnership with the Cardinals has been proof that when communities unite, lives are saved,” said LaKricia Cox, Executive Director, Red Cross of Greater St. Louis. “Every donation tells a story of hope.”

“The Cardinals are proud of our longstanding partnership with the American Red Cross of Greater St. Louis and the lifesaving impact this annual blood drive has on our community,” said Michael Hall, Vice President of Community Relations and Executive Director of Cardinals Care. “Initiatives like this are only possible through teamwork, and that spirit of coming together to support others is a hallmark of the Cardinals organization. We are honored to help support the critical work of ensuring blood is available for patients and families when they need it most.”

Everyone who attempts to donate will receive a free, commemorative St. Louis Cardinals Blood Drive T-shirt, while supplies last. Additionally, all who come to give June 1-28, 2026 will receive a $15 e-gift card to their choice of merchant PLUS automatic entry for a chance to win one of two $7,500 gift cards! Additional details can be found at RedCrossBlood.org/June.

Monday, June 8 – 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

• Busch Stadium Cunningham Corner – 700 Clark Street, St. Louis, MO 63102

Tuesday, June 9 – 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

• James J. Egan Center, 1 James J Egan Center, Florissant, MO 63033
• Cuivre River Electric Cooperative, 1112 E. Cherry St., Troy, MO 63379
• Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial, MO 63052
• Crystal City Elks Lodge #1721, 4 Elks Drive, Crystal City, MO 63019
• American Legion Post #365, 1022 Vandalia, Collinsville, IL 62234
• Turner Hall, 211 E. Cherry St., Columbia, IL 62236

Wednesday, June 10 – 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

• Washington Elks Lodge #1559, 1459 West Fifth St., Washington, MO 63090
• Salvation Army Gateway Citadel Corps, 824 Union Rd., St. Louis, MO 63123
• The Pointe at Ballwin Commons, 1 Ballwin Commons Circle Drive, Ballwin, MO 63021
• Favazza’s on the Hill, 5201 Southwest Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139
• VFW Post 3500, 1717 S Big Bend Blvd, Richmond Heights, MO 63117
• O’Fallon MO YMCA, 3451 Pheasant Meadow Dr, O’Fallon, MO 63368
• Downtown Belleville YMCA, 200 S. Illinois St., Belleville, IL 62220

Thursday, June 11 – 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

• First Presbyterian Church, 205 W. Centennial, Bowling Green, MO 63334
• St. Luke’s UMC, 2761 Telegraph Rd., St. Louis, MO 63125
• Bayless High School, 4532 Weber Rd., St. Louis, MO 63123
• St. Charles Elks Lodge, 560 St. Peters Howell Road, St. Charles, MO 63304
• Fenton United Methodist Church, 800 Gravois Rd, Fenton, MO 63026
• Chester American Legion Hall, 500 E. Opdyke, Chester, IL 62233
• Old Bakery Beer Company, 400 Landmarks Blvd, Alton, IL 62002

Friday, June 12 – 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

• Chesterfield City Hall, 690 Chesterfield Pkwy W, Chesterfield, MO 63017
• Hollywood Casino, 777 Casino Center Dr, Maryland Heights, MO 63043

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