available. Power Red donors give a concentrated dose of red blood cells during a single donation, maximizing their impact.
In most states, people who are 17 and older (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds, and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.
High school students and other donors 18 and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
In the United States, someone needs blood every two seconds, while someone needs platelets every 30 seconds.
The Red Cross has added about 8,000 additional appointments at blood donation centers and
