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Red Cross responds in Oklahoma.

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the recent tornadoes. Our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones, been injured or had their homes destroyed.

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Related: Find a Blood Drive | Eligibility Requirements

Red Cross urging platelet donations

Since platelets have a shelf-life of just five days, it is imperative that there are enough platelets on hand to meet the needs of hospital patients across the country.

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Related: Automated Donations Video | Eligibility Requirements

Host a blood drive and make a difference.

Be a hero for a day in your community, sign up to host an American Red Cross blood drive.

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Related: Blood Drive Coordinator's Toolkit | Hosting FAQs

A very sweet team

The Keebler® elves and the American Red Cross are partnering up to recognize acts of kindness with a delicious treat. When you give blood, you'll get a Keebler® cookie - baked just for you.

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Related: Schedule an Appointment | Eligibility Requirements

For First-Time Donors

Are you eligible? Tips for successful donation & more »

For Blood Drive Coordinators

Tools and tips, schedule your donors, FAQs and more »

For Student Donors

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Blood Donor Community

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Are You Eligible to Give Blood?

Traveling to Mexico? Have tattoos... sniffles... diabetes? Learn how these things and more affect your eligibility to become a blood donor.

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All About Blood Donation

Click on a step below to learn about the donation process or learn about platelet apheresis.

Getting Ready for Donation

The Donation Process

After
the Donation

Donor Stories

Submitted by our visitors

	Bill I want to give my weight in blood. I first gave in college in 1970. Yesterday I gave my 93rd whole blood donation to the Red Cross. I have also given... Read more
	Meg Sometimes, saving lives means you have to wait. I was turned away today from donating. Had a feeling it would happen. Today was my 4th scheduled regular... Read more
	Robert Giving over 100 pints of blood I have given over 100 pints of blood. I have been donating for many years. One time they told me they give my blood... Read more

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