As people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside time to give blood or platelets for patients waiting for care over the holidays.

From a record number of people expected to travel to seasonal illnesses and the potential for hazardous winter weather, it can be difficult for the Red Cross to collect enough blood for patients during the winter months. When donors come to give the gift of a blood or platelet donation in December, the Red Cross will say thank you with several exciting opportunities:
-Thanks to Prime Video and their new film Candy Cane Lane, featuring an all-star cast, including Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross, and directed by Reginald Hudlin, those who come to give blood, platelets or AB Elite plasma Dec. 1-31, 2023, will automatically be entered for a chance to win a $1,000 Amazon.com Gift Card and a 65-inch Omni QLED Series Amazon Fire TV. Details available on the website.
-Those who come to give blood, platelets or AB Elite plasma Dec. 1-17, 2023, will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. Details available on the website.
-Those who come to give blood, platelets or AB Elite plasma Dec. 18, 2023-Jan. 5, 2024, will receive an exclusive Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last.
Making and keeping appointments throughout the month can help safeguard the national blood supply into the new year. Schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting the website or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Dec. 6-31

Santa Clarita
12/6/2023: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Santa Clarita Old West Masonic Lodge, 19310 Avenue of the Oaks
12/8/2023: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library, 18601 Soledad Canyon Rd.
12/11/2023: 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Santa Clarita United Methodist Church, 26640 Bouquet Canyon Rd.
12/13/2023: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Santa Clarita Old West Masonic Lodge, 19310 Avenue of the Oaks
12/16/2023: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Santa Clarita Old West Masonic Lodge, 19310 Avenue of the Oaks
12/19/2023: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Santa Clarita Old West Masonic Lodge, 19310 Avenue of the Oaks
12/22/2023: 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Best Buy, 26531 Bouquet Canyon Rd.
12/23/2023: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Santa Clarita Old West Masonic Lodge, 19310 Avenue of the Oaks
12/24/2023: 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Best Buy, 26531 Bouquet Canyon Rd.
12/26/2023: 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Best Buy, 26531 Bouquet Canyon Rd.
12/27/2023: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Santa Clarita Old West Masonic Lodge, 19310 Avenue of the Oaks
12/28/2023: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Santa Clarita Sports Centre, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway
12/30/2023: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Santa Clarita Old West Masonic Lodge, 19310 Avenue of the Oaks
12/31/2023: 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Best Buy, 26531 Bouquet Canyon Rd.

Stevenson Ranch
12/21/2023: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Stevenson Ranch Library, 25950 The Old Rd.

Valencia
12/15/2023: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd.
12/18/2023: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, 23803 McBean Pky
12/18/2023: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m., Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, 23803 McBean Pky
12/21/2023: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 27710 The Old Rd.
12/21/2023: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 27710 The Old Rd.
12/29/2023: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Hyatt Regency Hotel, 24500 Town Center Dr.