Welcome, Blood Donor!
Welcome, Blood Donor!
You’re Amazing!
You’re a real hero in our book to give your time to donating something that can’t be manufactured or printed – your blood. The Red Cross must collect up to 14,000 donations per day to meet patient needs. One donation may help save up to three lives! And 56 days after one donation, you’re eligible to give another. We promise to work hard to make giving blood as convenient as possible for you.
Ready to continue to help save lives? Click below to make an appointment at a local blood drive or a Red Cross blood donation center near you.
Why Give Again?
When disasters or accidents happen, the blood hospitals use is already on the shelves. Whether you give every two months or a few times a year, blood donation can be an easy part of your routine. Think of it as a regular volunteer opportunity – some people give money, some give time, and others give the truly unique gift of blood. Plus, you get a free mini-physical each visit – easy to plug numbers into your health app for tracking. And consider bringing a friend when you make your next appointment. You can catch up on chatting while you do something incredible for patients in need.
Plus, when you come in to make a second donation soon, we’ll send you a coupon code worth $10 plus free shipping on a single item at the Red Cross store. Choose from apparel, first aid kits and more! Terms and conditions apply.*
*Presenting donors who receive this offer and come in to donate during promotional time frame are eligible. This offer is non-transferable and not redeemable for cash. Limit one (1) per donor. Instructions on how to redeem the unique coupon code will be emailed to the address listed in your American Red Cross donor profile approximately 30 days after an attempted donation. Coupon code can be redeemed one time only at RedCross.org/Store and any remaining balance will be forfeited. Not valid on previous purchases or in combination with any other coupons, discounts, or offers. Void if altered, copied, transferred, auctioned or sold. Offer valid on in-stock items only. Coupon code must be entered during checkout and used within 30 days of code delivery. Free shipping offer is good for standard ground shipping only. Standard rules and charges apply for express shipping, expedited shipping and return shipping. Valid within the 48 contiguous U.S. and APO/FPO addresses only. $10 off discount not valid toward tax or additional S&H.
Donation Options
Check out the opportunities to give near you! Why not give at a blood drive? These tend to happen seasonally or annually at a school, corporation, community center or house of worship. Or you may wish to choose a permanent Red Cross donation site, which you can make part of a routine of giving. Often our regular donors really get to know the staff and volunteers at these sites. Whichever way you choose to donate, you’ll give back to your community and maybe even make some new friends.
Download our Blood Donor App (now with Rapid Pass Mobile, making your donation process even shorter!)
Kelly’s Story
After a serious jet-ski accident on Lake Ozark, Kelly was airlifted to the hospital. She underwent three surgeries in 48 hours. "The accident humbled me," Kelly says. "It put me in a position where I personally knew how it felt to receive blood and have someone save your life just by donating their time and their blood." Kelly is now an active blood donor. Schedule another donation and join her in giving more life.
Have a story of your own? We want to hear it!