In September, the American Red Cross reminds people that giving
blood now helps support patients the moment they need medical care. Donors of all types, especially
those with types O positive and B negative blood, are asked to make an appointment to give.
National Preparedness Month is underway – a time to remember lifesaving blood products are an
essential part of preparedness for every type of disaster, whether it be home fires or natural disasters,
such as hurricanes, flooding and wildfires. Severe weather can disrupt blood collections by causing blood
drive cancellations and impacting donors’ ability to give. Additionally, trauma patients may need blood
product transfusions within minutes of entering emergency rooms. Those who give now could help
someone in dire moments.
A little care goes a long way
People coming together to care for one another is the humanitarian spirit shared by our Red Cross
community and fans of PEANUTS for the past 75 years. Those who come to give by Sept. 21 will receive
an exclusive Red Cross x PEANUTS mystery bag with one of four special T-shirt designs, while supplies
last. Thousands of golden tickets are also randomly hidden in mystery bags throughout the country.
Donors who find a golden ticket when they open their bag can redeem it through an online form for all
four T-shirts!
Bonus: Those who come to give platelets Sept. 22-Oct. 5, 2025, can also receive a classic Red Cross x
PEANUTS sweatshirt featuring Snoopy as the coolest beagle in town, Joe Cool, while supplies last. See
RedCrossBlood.org/Peanuts for details on all offers.
To book a time to give blood or platelets, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use
the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
Additionally, all who come to give Sept. 22-Oct. 19, 2025, will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by
email. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Fall for details.
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