Immediate Need for
Blood Donors
Immediate Need
Come to give blood June 1-30 and receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of your choice! Plus, you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win a backyard theater package. Learn more»
Come to give blood June 1-30 and receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of your choice! Plus, you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win a backyard theater package. Learn more»
ALERT: IMMEDIATE NEED FOR DONORS
37,000 fewer Red Cross blood donation appointments have been made in recent weeks than what’s necessary to ensure patients have the blood they need in the coming weeks. Help can’t wait. Please book your appointment now »

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.
Help Save Lives.
Donate Blood.
Help Save Lives.
Donate Blood.
Online creators Lindsay Arnold, Abbie Herbert & Lindsey Gurk share their stories about the importance of blood donation.
Online creators Lindsay Arnold, Abbie Herbert & Lindsey Gurk share their stories about the importance of blood donation.
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Volunteers Needed to Help Blood Donations
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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.