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It feels good to give.

Blood donors report feeling a sense of great satisfaction after making their donation. Why? Because helping others in need just feels good.

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Related: Make a Donation Appointment | Eligibility Requirements

Red Cross urging platelet donations

Since platelets have a shelf-life of just five days, it is imperative that there are enough platelets on hand to meet the needs of hospital patients across the country.

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Related: Automated Donations Video | Eligibility Requirements

A very sweet team

The Keebler® elves and the American Red Cross are partnering up to recognize acts of kindness with a delicious treat. When you give blood, you'll get a Keebler® cookie - baked just for you.

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Related: Learn About Blood | Make a Donation Appointment

Host a blood drive and make a difference.

Be a hero for a day in your community, sign up to host an American Red Cross blood drive.

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Related: Hosting FAQs | Blood Drive Coordinator's Toolkit

For First-Time Donors

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For Blood Drive Coordinators

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Are You Eligible to Give Blood?

Traveling to Mexico? Have tattoos... sniffles... diabetes? Learn how these things and more affect your eligibility to become a blood donor.

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All About Blood Donation

Click on a step below to learn about the donation process or learn about platelet apheresis.

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Donor Stories

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	Brianna Minutes of Pain for Years of Life I had always wanted to donate blood, but never did in fear of needles. This past summer, I was on vacation in... Read more
	Nicole No Matter What, Take time to save a LIFE! I attended my first blood drive in High School my senior year. After finding out I was a universal donor because of... Read more
	Lindsay Lifetime Donor I have been donating blood since I was 21. I started it when my grandmother needed several blood transfusions and... Read more

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