Critical Need for Blood Donors
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Critical Need for Blood Donors
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Save lives and empower your health! In March, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing (commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes) on successful donations. Fasting is NOT required.\*
Save lives and empower your health! In March, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing (commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes) on successful donations. Fasting is NOT required.\*
[Make An Appointment](/give.html)
[\*Terms apply, learn more.](https://www.redcrossblood.org/local-homepage/events/march.html)
[\*Terms apply, learn more.](https://www.redcrossblood.org/local-homepage/events/flurry.html)
##### **Give Blood, Get a Gift**
**As a thank-you for stepping up to help patients in need, you’ll get a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card\*\* by email when you come to give blood in March. [Donate Now»](/give.html)**
\*\*Restrictions apply, see [amazon.com/gc-legal](https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GNG9PXYZUMQT72QK)
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Start Your RapidPass
Donating blood today? Complete your pre-reading and health history questions online using any device, before visiting your blood drive location.
[START NOW](/donate-blood/manage-my-donations/rapidpass.html)
Am I Eligible to Donate Blood?
Are you eligible for blood donation? Find out about the eligibility requirements to donate blood today. Learn about general health, travel, medications, tattoos, and more.
[Learn More About Eligibility](/donate-blood/how-to-donate/eligibility-requirements.html)
Help Sickle Cell Patients
Blood donors who are Black play a critical role in helping sickle cell disease patients receive the most compatible blood match. Donors needed to meet this urgent need.
[Learn More About Sickle Cell](/donate-blood/blood-types/diversity/african-american-blood-donors.html)
The Blood Donor App
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The Blood Donor App
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Put the power to save lives in the palm of your hand.
Put the power to save lives in the palm of your hand.
[Learn more about the App](https://www.redcrossblood.org/blood-donor-app.html)
More Ways You Can Make a Difference
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Host a Blood Drive
[Apply to Become a Host](/hosting-a-blood-drive/learn-about-hosting/how-hosting-a-blood-drive-works/apply-to-host-a-blood-drive.html)
Become a Volunteer
[Learn More](https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer/urgent-need-for-volunteers.html)
Make a Financial Donation
[Donate Now](https://www.redcross.org/donate/blood-services-donation.html)
Platelet Donors Help Patients like London Survive Cancer
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Platelet Donors Help Patients like London Survive Cancer
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You can save lives
You can save lives
[Find out how](https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/how-to-donate/types-of-blood-donations/platelet-donation.html)
Volunteers Needed to Help Blood Donations
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Volunteers Needed to Help Blood Donations
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Volunteer opportunities include supporting blood donations and delivering much-needed services to your community.
Volunteer opportunities include supporting blood donations and delivering much-needed services to your community.
[Learn More About Volunteering](https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer.html)
**New to Blood Donation?**
We answer the most frequently asked questions in the new Be a Hero Donor Guide. Enter your information to learn the truth about some blood donation myths and how you can help patients.
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