🩸 Double Impact: Save Lives & Earn Rewards

From January 27 to February 28, 2025, the American Red Cross offers donors a $15 e-gift card valid at major retailers (Amazon, Walmart, etc.) plus these benefits:

• Free health screening (iron levels, blood pressure, pulse)
• Cholesterol level check
• Blood type confirmation

📋 Eligibility & Preparation Checklist

Who Can Donate:

• Age 17+ (16 with parental consent in some states)
• Minimum 110 lbs (platelet donors: 150+ lbs)
• No new tattoos/piercings in last 3 months

Pre-Donation Tips:

• Hydrate with 16oz water 2 hours before
• Eat iron-rich meals 24hrs prior
• Bring photo ID and donor card

🗓️ 3-Step Donation Process

1. Schedule Smart
   Use their interactive map to find:

   • Mobile blood drives (pop-up locations)
   • Permanent donation centers
   • Special platelet collection sites

2. Choose Your Reward
   Select gift card from 12+ options during registration:

   Food ▸ Grocery ▸ Streaming ▸ Home Goods

3. Post-Donation Care

   • Enjoy free snacks/juice
   • Avoid heavy lifting for 5hrs
   • Get $10 Lyft credit if needed

💡 Why This Matters Now

Critical need due to:

• 27% drop in regular donors post-pandemic
• 1 donation can save up to 3 lives
• Current blood supply covers <2 days for O- type

2024 Impact Report Shows:

• 1.2M gift cards redeemed
• 14% increase in first-time donors
• 82% retention rate for incentive participants

❓ Donor FAQ

Q: How quickly is the gift card delivered?
A: Email within 72hrs - check spam folder

Q: Can I donate multiple times?
A: Yes! Whole blood every 56 days (6x/year) = $90 value

Q: Are COVID vaccines a restriction?
A: No - all vaccine types accepted

🚨 Emergency Need Alert!

Only 43% of February appointments filled. Your donation helps:

• Cancer patients
• Accident victims
• Surgery recipients
• Newborns in NICUs

👉 Schedule My Donation & Claim Reward 👈