Save lives and empower your health! In March, the Red Cross
will perform free A1C testing (commonly used to screen
for prediabetes and diabetes) on successful donations.
Fasting is NOT required.*
Save lives and empower your health! In March, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing (commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes) on successful donations. Fasting is NOT required.*
As a thank-you for stepping up to help patients in need, you’ll get a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card** by email when you come to give blood in March. Donate Now»
**Restrictions apply, see amazon.com/gc-legal
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.