Cancer Kicker

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Severe winter weather in parts of the country is forcing blood drive cancellations, causing lifesaving blood donations to go uncollected. If you are in an affected area, please make an appointment to give when it’s safe to travel. If you are in an unaffected area, please give blood now to help prevent delays in patient care.

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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 January 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

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.

*Terms & Conditions

The total number of donations will be based on attempted platelet donations (not units/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 their recognition gift in January 2022. Email addresses are required in order to receive gift redemption information. Prizes are non-transferable and not redeemable for cash.