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Become an every day supporter

Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. In fact, 44,000 units of blood are needed every day to meet these needs. Donate blood or sponsor a blood drive this winter.

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Related: Donate Blood | Host a Blood Drive

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.

Learn more about donating platelets »

Related: Automated Donations Video | Eligibility Requirements

Make double the difference

Red blood cells are the most frequently used blood component. Make twice the difference by donating two units of red cells during a single double red cell donation.

Learn about Double Red Cell donations »

Related: About Double Red Donations | Make a Donation Appointment

January is National Blood Donor Month

The American Red Cross needs to collect 22,000 units of blood each weekday and around 15,000 units each weekend to meet patient needs. Every two seconds, someone needs blood.

Will you help us this month? »

Related: Blood Donation Stats | 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

Can you give blood?
What's the process?
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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.

Get Involved

Make a difference in your community today.

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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

	Frank Bell An inspiration I was inspired by my nephew to become a organ and blood donor in 1995. This was due to my nephew being added to the... Read more
	Raynear LOVE GIVING BLOOD I love donating blood and saving lives. It motivates me and I have donated four times and still counting.... Read more
	Flori First Time Donor I've always wanted to give blood. I tried donating blood when I turned 16 and was denied both my Sophomore and... Read more

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