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Critical Need For Blood Donors

Critical Need For Blood Donors

Come give blood Jan. 1-26 for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LIX*

Come give blood Jan. 1-26 for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans!*

Severe winter weather and wildfires have forced thousands of blood donations to go uncollected. There is a critical need for platelets, as well as an emergency shortage for types O negative and B negative blood. Donors are needed TODAY! Make your appointment ยป

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Start Your RapidPass

Donating blood today? Complete your pre-reading and health history questions online using any device, before visiting your blood drive location.

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Am I Eligible to Donate Blood?

Are you eligible for blood donation? Find out about the eligibility requirements to donate blood today. Learn about general health, travel, medications, tattoos, and more.

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Help Sickle Cell Patients

Blood donors who are Black play a critical role in helping sickle cell disease patients receive the most compatible blood match. Donors needed to meet this urgent need.

The Blood Donor App

The Blood Donor App

Put the power to save lives in the palm of your hand.

Put the power to save lives in the palm of your hand.

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Make a Financial Donation

Platelet Donors Help Patients like London Survive Cancer

Platelet Donors Help Patients like London Survive Cancer

You can save lives

You can save lives

Volunteers Needed to Help Blood Donations

Volunteers Needed to Help Blood Donations

Volunteer opportunities include supporting blood donations and delivering much-needed services to your community.

Volunteer opportunities include supporting blood donations and delivering much-needed services to your community.

Be a hero guide

New to Blood Donation?

We answer the most frequently asked questions in the new Be a Hero Donor Guide. Enter your information to learn the truth about some blood donation myths and how you can help patients.