Donors are urgently needed now. Seconds count in emergencies, and it's the blood and platelets already on hospital shelves that help save lives.
Donors are urgently needed now. Seconds count in emergencies, and it's the blood and platelets already on hospital shelves that help save lives.
As a special thank-you to donors for helping address the need for blood during the critical post-holiday time, those who come to give Jan. 1-25, 2026, will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX.*
*Terms apply, learn more.
Access your Red Cross Blood account using the link below.
Learn more about the eligibility requirements for donating blood.
Complete your pre-reading and donation questions online with RapidPass.
Discover blood facts and statistics, and what happens to donated blood.
You may still donate blood, platelets or plasma after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.
Knowing the name of the manufacturer of the vaccine is important in determining your blood donation eligibility. To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine and blood donation, click here »
The FREE Blood Donor app puts the power to save lives in the palm of your hand. Find nearby Red Cross blood drives, schedule and manage appointments, complete your RapidPass®, get notified when your blood is on its way to a patient, view results from your mini-physical, and more.
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Los donantes de sangre informan una sensación de gran satisfacción después de hacer su donación. Ayudar a otros a sentirse bien.