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Up to $20 in Gift Cards! Get thanked with a $10 Amazon Gift Card by email plus 500 bonus points for a $10 e-gift card through Donor Rewards when you come give blood Oct. 19-Nov. 22. A small detour in your day can lead to a big impact this fall. rcblood.org/4zwr5Qa (T&C)
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Most cardiac arrests occur in settings where immediate medical help is unavailable. Every second counts when someone experiences sudden cardiac arrest. Visit redcross.org/take-a-class to learn what to do.
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As we move deeper into fall, the need for blood and platelet donors remains constant. We're urging eligible individuals to make and keep donation appointments. The blood supply must stay top of mind to support patients. Type O donors are especially needed! rcblood.org/appt
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Join us for a hiring event in Waterloo on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the American Red Cross, 2530 University Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50701.
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Blood donors are a-maze-ing & so is this thank-you! Come give blood or platelets Oct. 19-Nov. 22 & get a $10 Amazon Gift Card by email plus 500 bonus points redeemable for a $10 e-gift card through Donor Rewards. That's up to $20 in gifts! Book now: rcblood.org/4zwr5Qa (T&C)
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Replace smoke alarms that are 10 years or older. Components such as sensors can become less sensitive over time. Follow your manufacturer's instructions.
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One donation, twice the lifesaving power. If you have type O-, O+, A- or B- blood, make it a Power Red donation and make your donation go further: rcblood.org/PowerRed
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Type O donors: We need you to help meet patient needs! O+ is the most transfused blood type & can be used by patients of any Rh-positive blood type. O- is the universal blood type & is often used in emergencies. Don't wait. Make an appointment to donate. rcblood.org/appt
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Wanted: Healthy blood donors! Can you give after getting a flu shot? Yes, as long as you're feeling well. Learn more about eligibility topics: rcblood.org/eligibility
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October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month. It's important to remember that cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Learning CPR and how to use an AED can help provide the skills and confidence to act. Learn more: redcross.org/takeaclass.
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Help pump up the blood supply! Come to give blood or platelets Sept. 21-Oct. 18 and we'll thank you with a $15 e-gift card to your choice of merchant. Book now: rcblood.org
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Disaster Action Teams (DAT) respond to local disasters and provide immediate compassion and care. Learn more and find the right volunteer opportunity for you at redcross.org/volunteer.
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More type O blood donors are needed now to keep up with hospital demand. You can help ensure that hospitals are ready for patient emergencies and everyday needs. Give: rcblood.org/appt
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It's Fire Prevention Week. Do you have working smoke alarms installed inside and outside bedrooms and on each level of your home, including the basement?
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Are you looking to make a difference and change lives for the better? Consider joining us for a hiring event in Dubuque on October 13.
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Share a kernel of kindness this fall. Come to give blood or platelets with the Red Cross by Oct. 18 and receive a $15 e-gift card to your choice of merchant. Patients are counting on people like you every day. Schedule your donation: rcblood.org/
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Start Fire Prevention Week off by creating a home fire escape plan with your household. Home fires can strike quickly and leave you with as little as two minutes to safely escape. After you have your plan, practice it!
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Be a crucial part of the blood donation process as a volunteer blood donor ambassador. You provide support and comfort to everyone giving. Your kindness and warmth will ensure a successful blood drive. Visit redcross.org/volunteer to learn more.
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Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Learning CPR and how to use an AED can help provide the skills and confidence to act when the people who matter most are depending on you. Find CPR, AED and first aid training opportunities at redcross.org/takeaclass.
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Patients need you this fall. Get a $15 e-gift card to the merchant of your choice when you come to give blood or platelets Sept. 21-Oct. 18. You can make a lifesaving difference for those counting on donated blood. Book your appointment at rcblood.org
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