Refer A Friend Our Blood Saves Lives

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Someone close to you thinks that you’re a hero.

Now, more than ever, the American Red Cross needs your help.

You can answer the call to help people with sickle cell disease, new mothers experiencing difficult childbirth, and many others by giving blood.
When qualified donors come to give as part of the referral program, the Red Cross will send them a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card* via email, thanks to Amazon.**
Plus, thanks to Amazon, we’ll also send your friend who referred you a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card* via email for each qualified donor as a thank you for the introduction.**

You’ve got the message: Our Blood Saves Lives. Now, you just need to complete the form on this page to sign up to join the program and then schedule your appointment online. We can’t do this without you.

How It Works

Fill out the form above to join the American Red Cross referral program. By doing this, you’re taking the first step to meet the urgent need for blood in the Black community.

After submitting the form we’ll redirect you to create or log in to your Red Cross account to book your blood donation appointment. Remember, use the same email address that you used to join the program so we can send your reward!

Come give blood and receive your $10 Amazon.com Gift Card* via email, thanks to our partners at Amazon.** Plus, your friend will also receive a $10 Gift Card via email thanks to Amazon.** It’s our way of saying thanks for the introduction.

*Terms & Conditions:

* Restrictions apply, see amazon.com/gc-legal.
** A qualified donor for this Refer a Friend e-gift card promotion is a referred donor who must register and present before May 31, 2021 and either: 1) is a new blood donor to the American Red Cross; or 2) has not donated in the last twenty-four (24) months. Limit one (1) e-gift card per qualified referred donor. All e-gift cards are subject to individual issuer/merchant terms and conditions, and all trademarks are property of their respective owners. Merchants and offers are subject to change. No substitutions by donors. American Red Cross is not responsible for lost, damaged, corrupted, or stolen e-gift cards and may replace any such cards at its sole discretion. Any questions or problems in connection with redeeming e-gift cards must be directed to the issuer/merchant. Instructions on how to redeem the e-gift card will be emailed to the address listed on the donor’s American Red Cross profile approximately thirty (30) days after qualified referred donor’s attempted donation. This offer is non-transferable and not redeemable for cash.

At age 16-17 depending on state, individuals in generally good health who meet weight and height requirements may become eligible to donate blood. Please review our eligibility requirements as some states require parental consent. When donating, bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of ID.

Blood drive locations and hours are subject to change. Visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).