Urgent Need for Blood and Platelet Donors
Urgent Need for Blood and Platelet Donors
Come to give blood in Jan. and be entered to win a trip for 2 to Super Bowl LVII in Arizona!*
Come to give blood in Jan. and be entered to win a trip for 2 to Super Bowl LVII in Arizona!*
*Terms and restrictions apply. Learn more»
*Terms and restrictions apply. Learn more»
“Mad Cow” Eligibility Change
Those who spent time in Europe may now give blood! If you were previously deferred from giving by the Red Cross due to “mad cow,” we’re working to update records. Learn More »
Donating blood today? Complete your pre-reading and health history questions online using any device, before visiting your blood drive location.
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.
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.
More Ways You Can Make a Difference
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.
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.