Blood Drive Set for Sunday in Vevay

Local emergency responders to host donation event with Reds swag giveaway.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 7:23pm

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A glowing neon outline of a human arm with a tourniquet and blood bag, the vibrant lines in shades of red, orange, and yellow against a dark blue background, conceptually representing the energy and importance of blood donation.The upcoming Vevay blood drive will help stock the emergency response team's vital blood reserves, a life-saving resource for the local community.Vevay Today

A blood drive will be held this Sunday, April 12, at the Switzerland County Emergency Response facility in Vevay, Indiana. The drive will run from 9am to 11:15am and 12:30pm to 2:15pm, and all donors will receive a Cincinnati Reds windbreaker as a thank-you gift.

Why it matters

Blood drives are crucial for maintaining adequate supplies, especially in smaller communities. This event will help stock the local emergency response team's own blood reserves, which they can then use to provide life-saving transfusions during medical emergencies.

The details

The blood drive is being organized by the Switzerland County Emergency Response team and will take place at their facility located at 809 E. Main Street in Vevay. Donors can schedule an appointment online through the Hoxworth Blood Center website or by calling their hotline.

  • The blood drive will be held on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
  • Donation hours are from 9am to 11:15am and 12:30pm to 2:15pm.

The players

Switzerland County Emergency Response

The local emergency response team that is hosting the blood drive and now carries life-saving blood products on their ambulances.

Hoxworth Blood Center

The regional blood donation organization that is partnering with Switzerland County Emergency Response to facilitate the blood drive.

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What they’re saying

“Giving blood is one of the easiest ways for people to make a real difference in their community. We're grateful to the Vevay community for their continued support.”

— Hoxworth Blood Center Representative

What’s next

Donors can schedule an appointment online at the Hoxworth Blood Center website or by calling their hotline at 1(800)830-1091.

The takeaway

This blood drive is an opportunity for Vevay residents to support their local emergency responders and ensure the community has access to essential blood supplies. The Reds windbreaker giveaway is an added incentive to encourage participation.