Red Cross Offers a Variety of Perks to Blood Donors

As May approaches, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to keep the blood supply stable giving blood in the weeks to come and is offering incentives to those who give April 29-May 19.

Donors of all blood types – especially type O blood donors – are crucial to keeping shelves fully stocked with blood products throughout the month, the Red Cross said.

To book a time to give blood, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

Thanks to Sport Clips Haircuts, all who come to donate April 29-May 31 will get an emailed coupon for a free haircut.

Also, those who come to give April 29-May 19 will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two and VIP racing experience to the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Races at Darlington Raceway Labor Day weekend, including entry to the Sport Clips racetrack hospitality tent and a $1,000 gift card.

Those who come to give April 29-May 19 will also get a bonus $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/racetogive for details.

Blood donation opportunities April 29-May 19
Goleta
May 10: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., UCSB Kappa Alpha Theta, 6551 El Colegio Road

Santa Barbara
May 6: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., UCSB Student Resource Building, 2260 Student Resource Building, Ocean Road
May 7: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Student Resource Building, 2260 Student Resource Building
May 13: 1-7 p.m., American Red Cross, 2707 State St.
May 14: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Student Resource Building, 2260 Student Resource Building

To donate blood, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor app, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-733-2767, or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information.