Cancer Kicker

National Blood Crisis

The Red Cross is experiencing the worst blood shortage in over a decade. The dangerously low blood supply levels have forced some hospitals to defer patients from major surgery, including organ transplants. Your donation is desperately needed.

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Join the Fight to Kick Cancer. Give Platelets.

Donate Platelets Give Your Heart and Share Your Strength

Join the Fight

Get rewarded for your help in the fight against cancer.
We will track your 2021 platelet donations and send you updates throughout the year.
In February 2022, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to claim your reward.
Be sure your email address is correct in your Red Cross donor profile.
Give five or more platelet donations in 2021 and receive one of the following rewards.
Platelet Rewards FAQs

5-9 Donations

Extra soft Cancer Kicker Platelet Donor T-shirt

10-14 Donations

Your choice of $15 gift card by e-mail

15-17 Donations

Fleece Blanket Tote

18+ Donations

Fleece Blanket Tote + featured in your local donor center for outstanding achievement

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Why Your Donations Matter

For millions of Americans, platelets are essential to surviving and fighting cancer, and donations are needed every day. Every 15 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs platelets. That's why your donations are so important and appreciated.

This is Braylan.

When he was just 4 years old, Braylan entered treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. He received a bone marrow transplant and required transfusions during treatment.

His mom, Erika, said, "Without blood and platelet donations, he would not be with us today."

The best news? Braylan is currently in remission. Amazing donors like you help amazing kids like Braylan heal and thrive. Help patients kick cancer by making a platelet donation today.

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*Terms & Conditions

The total number of donations will be based on the number of attempted platelet or plasma donations (not products) between January 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021. Donors who receive this invitation and meet the criteria will receive an email with instructions on how to redeem reward gift in February 2022. If item delivery is delayed, we will notify the donor via email. One (1) free reward gift to each eligible donor, while supplies last.Donors must click on the link in the email received and follow the instructions to claim the free reward gift. We reserve the right to substitute any free item offered with one of equal or greater value. Offer is subject to change without notice. Item pictured is for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the actual item delivered. Email addresses are required in order to receive gift redemption information. Items are non-transferable and not redeemable for cash.

Shipping Delays

The American Red Cross continues to experience delays as a result of ongoing global supply chain and shipping difficulties. As a result, your recognition gift will arrive later in the year than expected. Your claim email will now be delivered in early February and a further update on your reward will be shared at that time. We appreciate your ongoing support as we navigate these challenges. Thank you for helping save lives.