The American Red Cross continues to experience an emergency blood shortage as severe winter weather has further impacted the ability to rebuild the blood supply. Blood and platelet donors are urged to give now to help ensure lifesaving medical procedures are not delayed.
Individuals who wish to make an appointment to give blood or platelets can click here or call 1-800-733-2767. Those who give Feb. 1–29 will receive a $20 Amazon.com gift card via email. Click here for details.
The Red Cross is also launching a Blood Donor Rewards program. All donors will now earn points for their donations that accumulate each time they give. Donors automatically started earning points on Jan. 1 and can redeem points any time of year to receive e-gift cards or save them to redeem for a Red Cross merchandise item in the next calendar year. For more information, click here.
