Is donating at American Red Cross River Valley Region paid or volunteer?

American Red Cross River Valley Region appears to be a volunteer blood donation site — donations are unpaid and go to patients in need.

What can I donate at American Red Cross River Valley Region?

Based on the operator, this center collects whole blood, power red (double red cells), platelets, plasma. Availability can vary — confirm with the center.

Do I need an appointment to donate?

Many centers prefer or require an appointment. You can usually schedule through American Red Cross.

American Red Cross River Valley Region

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♥ VolunteerWhole bloodPower RedPlateletsPlasma

520 E Chestnut St, Louisville, KY, 40202-1602

(502)540-7000

Operator: American Red Cross

★★★★★3.7 (3 reviews)

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Before you go

✅ Bring a photo ID and a list of any medications.
💧 Hydrate well and eat iron-rich food beforehand.
😴 Get a good night's sleep; avoid heavy exercise right after.
🕒 Set aside about an hour (about 1 hour (10 min in the chair)).

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Donor reviews (3)

Historical community reviews restored from the original BloodBanker directory.

Camilla Cooper2014-07-12
★★★★★
The nurses and volunteers here are extremely helpful and the facility is extremely clean and well organized. They'll go out of their way to make sure your comfortable and give you all the necessary details to make you feel at ease.
Blood Donation Advocate2010-12-09
★★★★★
Updated Information: Phone: 1-800-RED CROSS Hours of Operation: Whole Blood Monday: Closed Tuesday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday*: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. - *Open 1st Saturday of each month Sunday: Closed Apheresis - Monday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Donation Types: Whole Blood and Platelets
Dasmin Shamell2010-08-23
★★★★★
please tell me more a donating plasma? step-by-step. please _ thank you.