The American Red Cross is urging donors to help the national blood supply recover from a severe shortage by making an appointment to give blood during March.

As an added thank-you during Red Cross Month, the Red Cross says successful blood, platelet, or plasma donations made March 1 through March 31, 2026 will come with two incentives: free A1C testing (one result per calendar year) and a $15 Amazon gift card delivered by email.

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