What Does the Donation Process Look Like?
Platelet donation involves several simple steps and an automated process known as apheresis. Watch the video to learn more.
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Donate Platelets at one of the below Donor Centers by May 31, 2024, and get a $50 eGift Card!*
$50 eGift Card consists of one $20 General Rewards eGift Card and one $30 Challenge eGift Card!
Quick Facts
Platelets are tiny cells in your blood that form clots and stop bleeding.
Your Donation Makes a Difference
You could receive an anonymous message from the patient who received your donation through our Message My Donor program.
“Thank you for your donation! You have made a huge impact in my aunt's life. She has had a journey over the last year and still more to come, but I wanted to take the time to thank you for your time, donation, and assistance. Without you many lives could not go on.”
“I cannot thank you enough for your selfless act of love and care to donate platelets. I am a leukemia patient whose chemo treatment has tanked all my "good" blood counts. While my body is still trying to recover, it's thanks to angels like you who are keeping me alive, one bag at a time. God bless!!!”
“Thank you for your donation! You have made a huge impact in my aunt's life. She has had a journey over the last year and still more to come, but I wanted to take the time to thank you for your time, donation, and assistance. Without you many lives could not go on.”
“I cannot thank you enough for your selfless act of love and care to donate platelets. I am a leukemia patient whose chemo treatment has tanked all my "good" blood counts. While my body is still trying to recover, it's thanks to angels like you who are keeping me alive, one bag at a time. God bless!!!”
*ID required. $50 eGift Card will be available in the Donor Portal within 48 hours. Must donate at a donor center only to receive $50 eGift Card. $50 eGift Card consists of one $20 General Reward eGift card, and one $30 Challenge Reward eGift Card. One offer per donor, per donation. No cash value. Not transferable. Gifts may vary. Must have a donor portal account with OneBlood to access your rewards. Sign in or create your account at https://www.oneblood.org/donor-portal.html to redeem your rewards and check your current challenge deadlines.