Free $15 Amazon Gift Card for Donating Blood at American Red Cross

American Red Cross is offering a $15 Amazon Gift Card for donating blood at your American Red Cross.

Only good from April 1st to April 13th.

Go to American Red Cross

When you come to give blood, platelets, or AB Elite plasma in April, youll be automatically entered for a chance to win a $5,000 gift card. There will be three lucky winners. Plus, when you come to give April 1-13, you'll receive a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email OR come to give April 14-30, and you'll get an exclusive American Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.


Here are some benefits for you if you donate blood in general

1. Health screening: Before donating, you get a mini health checkblood pressure, hemoglobin levels, pulse, etc. Its not a replacement for a full physical, but it can flag potential issues.
2. Stimulates blood cell production: After donating, your body works to replace the lost blood, stimulating the production of new blood cells and keeping your system active and healthy.
3. Iron regulation: Regular donation helps reduce excess iron in the body, which may lower the risk of heart disease for people with hemochromatosis (a condition involving iron overload).
4. Calorie burn: Donating blood can burn about 650 calories per pint, though its not a weight loss method - its more of a bonus.

How long does it take to recover from a blood donation?

Red blood cells take about 4 to 6 weeks to fully replenish.

• Most people feel totally fine within a few hours.
• Some might feel lightheaded, dizzy, or a little tired for the rest of the day.
• Eating a good meal, drinking lots of water, and avoiding intense exercise for the next 24 hours helps speed up recovery.