Circle of Heroes Program
Circle of Heroes (COH) program is an exclusive club for type O negative blood donors.
All blood donors are important. But there is something special about type o negative donors. Only 7 out of 100 people have blood type O negative. That means only 2.6% of individuals with this specific type are able to donate and less than .3% actually do. Type O negative blood is considered the Universal blood type because it can be used by anyone! Since it can be so widely used, this universal blood type is in high demand by medical facilities. It can be used for accident victims when there is no time to type their blood, surgeries, cancer patients, traumas, burn victims, and many others. It is also the preferred transfusion type for premature babies and newborns.
REWARD PROGRAM.
Circle of Heroes members can earn rewards starting with their second whole blood or first double red cell donation. This donor rewards program will recognize Circle of Heroes members that give blood 2 or more times from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. Members will be recognized with a token of our appreciation at their 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th donation levels. Each level will have a different reward. The rewards may include an eco-friendly tote bag, t-shirts, umbrella and folding chair. All recognization items will be mailed directly to your home or hand delivered at an upcoming blood donation location. The actual items above are subject to change at any time. Please contact a Circle of Heroes team member with any questions.
DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT.
You can make double the difference in one donation. If you meet certain criteria, double red cell donation allows you to safely donate two units of red cells during one appointment using an automated donation process.
Whole blood donations contain red blood cells, platelets, plasma and white blood cells. Red blood cells are the most frequently used blood component and are needed by almost every patient requiring a transfusion.
For more information or to see if you meet the double red cell criteria please contact a Circle of Heroes team member.
CONTACT THE TEAM.
Telephone:1-800-RED CROSS
option #4 or 570-823-7164
Direct Extension 2303
Email: coh@usa.redcross.org
Business Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 5pm to 9pm
Closed Friday and Saturday
If you need immediate assistance during closed business hours, you can contact customer service at 1-800-RED CROSS, option #4.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How does a donor enroll into the Circle of Heroes program?
Type O negative donors are automatically inducted into program.
How will donors be notified they are in the program?
All type O negative donors will receive a Welcome Letter.
What if a first time donor that is type O negative donates after the initial mailing, how will they be notified?
The O team will be running monthly reports to capture new donors. Those donors will receive a packet within 30 business days of their first donation.
What are the advantages in being a member of the Circle of Heroes?
You will receive personalized correspondence, and access to Circle of Heroes account representatives. Additionally, you are able to earn rewards starting with your second whole blood, or first double red cell donation.
What are the rewards?
The rewards will change each year. For current incentives, please contact a Circle of Heroes account representative.
What will the account representatives do for me?
The representatives will be available to schedule/change appointments, voice your opinions and concerns on the local blood program.
How will the account representatives contact me?
You can choose your preferred method of contact of either phone or e-mail.
Will donors still receive the standard mailings and TR calls?
Yes. All type O negative donors will still receive standard mailings and telemarketing efforts. In addition, they will receive phone calls, e-mails and mailings from the O-Team.
How many people in the US have type O negative blood?
7%
How many people with type O negative donate?
.3%
Why don’t you have a program for other blood types?
All blood types are extremely important to us. However, it is crucial that we maintain a sufficient O-Negative supply due to its wide applications. O-Negative is the universal blood type and can be given to anyone.
When is type O negative used?
It can be used for accident victims when there is no time to type their blood, surgeries, cancer patients, traumas, burn victims, and many others. It is also the preferred transfusion type for premature babies and newborns.
