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Patients need you! As a thank-you, all who come to give blood or platelets by Nov. 22 will get a $10 Amazon Gift Card by email and earn 500 bonus points for a $10 e-gift card through Donor Rewards. That's up to $20 in Gift Cards! Book now: rcblood.org/4zwr5Qa
ALT Blue background with an illustration of a megaphone and a blood drop. Large bold text reads "Blood Donors Needed Now!" The American Red Cross logo is at the bottom.
About 8.7 million people in the U.S. have undiagnosed diabetes. It's National Diabetes Month & we're expanding our health offerings to add free A1C testing (prediabetes & diabetes screen) on successful November donations. (1 result in 2026) Book now: rcblood.org/4zwr5Qa
ALT A poster features a red droplet icon with the American Red Cross logo. The text reads: "Diabetes impacts over 38 million people in the U.S. Nearly 25% don’t know they have it."
Help save lives & empower your health! In November, which is National Diabetes Awareness Month, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes & diabetes, on successful donations (1 result in 2026). Book your time: rcblood.org/4zwr5Qa
Blood donors are a-maze-ing & so is this thank-you! Come give blood or platelets Oct. 19-Nov. 22 & get a $10 Amazon Gift Card by email plus 500 bonus points redeemable for a $10 e-gift card through Donor Rewards. That's up to $20 in gifts! Book now: rcblood.org/4zwr5Qa
Home fires claim seven lives every day. Did you know that working smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a home fire by about half? During National Fire Prevention Month, take a few minutes to test your smoke alarms and review your household's fire escape plan.
No tricks. Just treats for donors and hope for patients. 🧡
Hurry in to give blood or platelets by Oct. 18 and receive a $15 e-gift card to the merchant of your choice as thanks. Schedule your visit: rcblood.org/4frUYJx
Wanted: Healthy blood donors! Can you give after getting a flu shot? Yes, as long as you're feeling well. Learn more about eligibility topics: rcblood.org/eligibility
Help boo-st the type O blood supply! More type O blood donors are needed now to keep up with hospital demand. You can help ensure that hospitals are ready for patient emergencies and everyday needs. Give: rcblood.org/appt
More type O blood donors are needed now to keep up with hospital demand. You can help ensure that hospitals are ready for patient emergencies and everyday needs. Give: rcblood.org/appt
Leaves are changing. Lives can too. Come to give blood or platelets Sept. 21-Oct. 18 and receive a $15 e-gift card to your choice of merchant as thanks. Fall back into giving! Schedule now: rcblood.org/4frUYJx
Patients need you this fall. Get a $15 e-gift card to the merchant of your choice when you come to give blood or platelets Sept. 21-Oct. 18. You can make a lifesaving difference for those counting on donated blood. Book your appointment at rcblood.org/4frUYJx
Pumpkin spice is back. Football is back. Sweater weather is back. And the need for blood and platelets? It never left. Make your appointment to give now: rcblood.org/appt
Give. Clip. Carry kindness. Come to give blood or platelets Sept. 1-20 and we'll thank you with an exclusive Red Cross x @HelloKitty plush mascot clip and surprise sticker pack, while they last. The clip is perfect for your keys or backpack! Book now: rcblood.org/4p8fv9g
Sickle Cell Awareness: An estimated 100K+ people in the U.S. have sickle cell disease. They may need frequent blood transfusions & blood donors who are Black are almost 3x more likely to be a match for the blood they need. Give blood with the Red Cross: rcblood.org/3dEEnoj
Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. 🩸
Join us at the first-ever Corporate Circle Neighborhood Blood Drive, sponsored by Captivate Exhibits. Your blood donation can help patients have access to lifesaving care when they need it. Schedule your appointment today. ❤️
The Red Cross will be participating in Doors Open Milwaukee 2026 hosted by Historic Milwaukee, Inc. Visit the Red Cross office - 2600 W. Wisconsin Ave., on Sat., Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information go to doorsopenmilwaukee.org.
Getting a flu shot? There's no deferral related to receiving an influenza vaccination as long as you're symptom-free and fever-free. You can find information related to common eligibility questions and sign up to donate at rcblood.org/eligibility
Kindness is always better when shared. When you come to give blood or platelets Sept. 1-20, we'll thank you with an exclusive Red Cross x @HelloKitty plush mascot clip and surprise sticker pack, while they last. Share kindness, comfort and care. Book: rcblood.org/4p8fv9g
We're highlighting an important assignment: Book a time to give blood at rcblood.org/appt! As back-to-school schedules fill up, blood donations often slow down, leaving the blood supply vulnerable. Help keep hospital shelves stocked by booking an appointment today!
While we're no longer facing a blood crisis, the blood supply is extremely vulnerable — especially as we approach new seasonal challenges, like end-of-summer travel & back-to-school activities which can disrupt donors' availability to give. Please donate: rcblood.org/appt
