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Vicki Miller of Climax, North Carolina, and Frederick Stafford of Troy, New York, will be cookout royalty this summer! Both won a Traeger Ironwood 885 wood pellet grill and more, thanks to Ace Hardware®.
All who came to give blood, platelets or plasma with the American Red Cross June 14-20, 2021, were automatically entered for a chance to win the ultimate Father’s Day Traeger® grill package from our partners at Ace Hardware®! Two lucky winners were chosen to receive a Traeger Ironwood 885 wood pellet grill and front shelf, cover and wood pellets.
The Red Cross is grateful to everyone who donated to help patients in June!
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, schedule online, call 1-800-RED CROSS or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.