Plasma Donation

The American Red Cross, modeled after the International Red Cross, was started by Clara Barton back in 1881. The American Red Cross was created to work during peace and war, during times of disaster and national calamity, and Barton’s organization added disaster relief to battlefield assistance.

We are familiar with the Red Cross for its relief efforts. Today the American Red Cross means donating food, clothing, and blood for those in times of war, man made and natural disasters.

There are Red Cross locations all over the country. Phoenix, AZ has two such locations when an individual can donate blood.

American Red Cross Operations Center
3707 North 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 728-9600

American Red Cross
6135 North Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 336-6660

Donate: Blood

Open Hours: 11:00 To 6:00 Tuesdays

Pay Per Donation: $0, no money per donation

Frequency of Donation: You can donate every 56 days.

Test Prior To Signing up: The donor must have a health history taken, blood pressure, and a check for iron levels.

Time Length for Donation: It takes about 1 hr. for the registration, health history, vital signs, donation, and after care.

Upfront Costs for the Potential Donor? $0 for general public. However, if you are donating for yourself or someone known to you there is a cost that is set by their home office. The lady I spoke with would not give me that price over the phone.

History of Center: non-profit

Advantages: Donate blood out of the goodness of your heart.