Anyone, even a member of your own family, could need blood. In fact, every two seconds someone in America will need blood. Your donation is important in helping to ensure the blood supply in our community remains at an adequate level.
And, if you donate blood with the American Red Cross this spring, you could get even more in return than the amazing feeling of knowing you’ve saved up to three lives.
From April through June, each person who presents to donate blood or platelets may enter for a chance to win one of three cruises for two thanks to the generous assistance of Holland America Line and Carnival Cruise Lines. So, just by taking the time to donate blood and save lives, you could soon find yourself setting sail on an incredible vacation.
To give blood, you must be at least 17 years of age, or 16 with parental consent, weigh at least 110 pounds, feel well and be in good health. If you have given blood before, it must be at least 56 days since your last donation.
You don’t need a special reason to give blood…you just need your own reason. Call 1-800-GIVE LIFE or visit redcrossblood.org to locate a blood drive or donor center near you.
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