Announcements

 In Hurricane Ike's Wake, Blood Supplies Need Boost. Click here to read more.

 

16 year olds are eligible to donate in Illinois, Iowa and Missouri with written parental/guardian consent. Click here for more information and to download the consent form.

Meet the Need

American Red CrossHelp Meet the Need by donating blood and encouraging others to do the same. Click here to learn how you can spread the word about blood donation, share your story, send an eCard and more.

Click here to read why others give.

Pandemic Flu Planning

Learn how you can prepare for a pandemic flu outbreak.

What's Your Type?

Select your blood type above to read more.

Take Your Pulse
What do you think about while donating blood or platelets?