How long do Blood Connection points last?
Reward Points expire on March 1 every year. Points from the current year will be reinstated. Take a survey about your donation experience.
What is the difference between the Red Cross and the blood connection?
Blood donations to the Red Cross are sent to partnering hospitals all over the country, but Blood Connection has guaranteed Mission that all blood donated through its organization will stay local for the benefit of the community.
What is an eGift card from Blood Connection?
All gift cards are eGift cards that are sent directly to your email address and will not be mailed. If you have issues, please call 864-751-1154 or email [email protected]. 400 Points.
What are Vitalant bonus points?
Every time you make a generous blood, platelet or plasma donation you will earn valuable points that can be redeemed for gifts of your choice from a variety of retailers. Our gifts include electronics, tools, jewelry, gift cards and much more. Browse Our Catalogue & Redeem Your Points!
What blood type is best for donating platelets?
type AB
All blood types, except for type O negative and type B negative, are encouraged to try platelet donation. Type O negative and type B negative can make the most impact for patients in need by continuing to give whole blood or a Power Red donation. If you are type AB you can make the most impact by donating plasma.
What is the most useful blood donation?
Types O negative and O positive are best suited to donate red blood cells. O negative is the universal blood type, meaning that anyone can receive your blood. And O- and O+ blood are both extra special when it comes to traumas where there is no time for blood typing.
Does Vitalant pay plasma?
Do you pay donors for giving blood? No. As a nonprofit, Vitalant relies exclusively on the generosity of volunteer blood donors to support the community blood supply.