Red Cross Blood Drive + Free Museum Admission!
Schedule
Fri Jan 09 2026 at 09:00 am to 02:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64108 | Kansas City, KS
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Blood was stored for future transfusions for the first time in World War I. In recognition of this life-saving achievement, the Museum and Memorial is partnering with the American Red Cross for a biannual donation event. Like soldiers did 100 years ago, you can do your civic and patriotic duty by donating blood to support those in need.Donors will receive one complimentary pass to the Museum and Memorial. Free parking (including accessible parking) is located on the south side of the Museum and Memorial in the U-shaped drive and in the West Visitors Lot.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Friday, January 9, 2026
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Please note the Museum opens at 10 a.m.)
Auditorium Lobby
Appointments are REQUESTED to donate at this blood drive; walk-ins will be accepted. Sign up for a timeslot: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=TheWorldWar
Donors can access the blood drive through the front entrance of the Museum and Memorial. Plan your arrival: https://theworldwar.org/events/red-cross-blood-drive-jan-2025
To find out more details about eligibility, the donation process and to make an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org
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