Media contact: Keith Paul
Regional Communications Director
keith.paul@redcross.org | 702-400-7680
LAS VEGAS (Oct. 24, 2024) — With just one week remaining, the American Red Cross invites Southern Nevadans to participate in the Haunted Harvest Sweepstakes by donating blood for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. All donors will also receive a $10 Amazon gift card as a token of appreciation. To be eligible for the Haunted Harvest Sweepstakes nationwide drawing, donate blood by Thursday, October 31 – Halloween.
“We’ve seen an encouraging turnout of first-time donors and look forward to welcoming more newcomers and seasoned donors in this final week,” said Rachel Flanigan, Executive Director of the American Red Cross Southern Nevada Chapter. “Our blood donors’ generosity never ceases to amaze us, and we are thrilled to offer them a chance at winning a $5,000 gift card.”
Even though 62% of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood, only about 3% do. “Blood donation is a compassionate act that can have a profound impact on someone’s life. We invite everyone to join us in making a lifesaving difference,” added Flanigan.
Schedule your blood donation today
Blood donors nationwide have made significant contributions to help the blood supply recover following recent hurricanes in Southeastern states that resulted in the cancellation of numerous blood drives, leaving thousands of blood and platelet donations uncollected.
Donors can easily schedule an appointment through the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). All who come to give Oct. 1-31 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Treat.
As a major contributor to the national blood supply, the Red Cross provides approximately 40% of all blood collected, serving over 2,500 hospitals and transfusion centers nationwide. To meet ongoing patient needs, the Red Cross must collect around 12,500 blood and 3,000 platelet donations daily. Nearly 20 hospitals in Southern Nevada rely on the Red Cross for their blood supply.
Host a blood drive
The Red Cross of Southern Nevada encourages businesses, churches, schools and community groups to host blood drives. Partnering with the Red Cross to organize a blood drive is a meaningful way to give back to the community and make a lasting impact. The Red Cross offers comprehensive planning assistance and recruitment tools to help attract donors. On the day of the drive, the Red Cross provides all necessary equipment, materials and trained staff. Learn more at redcrossblood.org/host-a-drive.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members, and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.