This spring, the American Red Cross (redcross.org) urges individuals to give lifesaving blood or platelets as seasonal travel ramps up. The impact of busy spring and summer calendars comes on the heels of an incredibly challenging winter, during which tens of thousands of blood products went uncollected across the county due to weather. With upcoming holiday celebrations and record-breaking travel expected in the coming weeks, donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets.
Blood has a shelf life of only 42 days. With no substitute for blood and no way to manufacture it, volunteer donors are essential to patient care. Busy calendars can disrupt normal giving patterns, but the need for blood is constant.
All who come to give May 19-31 will get an exclusive Red Cross solar lantern, while supplies last. PLUS, get a chance to win a U.S. trip of choice for you and a guest! Come to give blood in June and get a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. PLUS, get a chance to win a $7,000 prize! There will be two winners.
Book a time to give blood or platelets now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.