Emergency Blood & Platelet Shortage
Emergency Blood & Platelet Shortage
Donors are critically needed now. Come to give blood by Sept. 15 and we’ll say thanks with an exclusive American Red Cross raglan T-shirt, while supplies last.
Donors are critically needed now. Come to give blood by Sept. 15 and we’ll say thanks with an exclusive American Red Cross raglan T-shirt, while supplies last.
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Donating blood today? Complete your pre-reading and health history questions online using any device, before visiting your blood drive location.
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Are you eligible for blood donation? Find out about the eligibility requirements to donate blood today. Learn about general health, travel, medications, tattoos, and more.
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Blood donors who are Black play a critical role in helping sickle cell disease patients receive the most compatible blood match. Donors needed to meet this urgent need.
The Blood Donor App
The Blood Donor App
Put the power to save lives in the palm of your hand.
Put the power to save lives in the palm of your hand.
More Ways You Can Make a Difference
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Platelet Donors Help Patients Kick Cancer
Platelet Donors Help Patients Kick Cancer
Volunteers Needed to Help Blood Donations
Volunteers Needed to Help Blood Donations
Volunteer opportunities include supporting blood donations and delivering much-needed services to your community.
Volunteer opportunities include supporting blood donations and delivering much-needed services to your community.
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New to Blood Donation?
We answer the most frequently asked questions in the new Be a Hero Donor Guide. Enter your information to learn the truth about some blood donation myths and how you can help patients.