Is donating at American Red Cross paid or volunteer?

American Red Cross appears to be a volunteer blood donation site — donations are unpaid and go to patients in need.

What can I donate at American Red Cross?

Based on the operator, this center collects whole blood, power red (double red cells), platelets, plasma. Availability can vary — confirm with the center.

Do I need an appointment to donate?

Many centers prefer or require an appointment. You can usually schedule through American Red Cross.

American Red Cross

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♥ VolunteerWhole bloodPower RedPlateletsPlasma

2200 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL, 60612-3506

(312)729-6100

Operator: American Red Cross

★★★★★3 (1 reviews)

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Before you go

✅ Bring a photo ID and a list of any medications.
💧 Hydrate well and eat iron-rich food beforehand.
😴 Get a good night's sleep; avoid heavy exercise right after.
🕒 Set aside about an hour (about 1 hour (10 min in the chair)).

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Donor reviews (1)

Historical community reviews restored from the original BloodBanker directory.

Blood Donation Guru2010-10-27
★★★★★
The American Red Cross of greater Chicago Chapter was founded in 1915 and serves more than 8.6 million people in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties. As the leader of the regional Red Cross grouping, they strength the service to a total of 12 counties in Illinois and Northwest Indiana. This regional grouping serves 9.4 million people. Some four million people give bloodthe gift of lifethrough the Red Cross, making it the largest supplier of blood and blood products in the United States. And the Red Cross helps thousands of U.S. service members separated from their families by military duty stay connected. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, a global network of 186 national societies, the Red Cross helps restore hope and dignity to the world's most vulnerable people. Website: http://www.chicagoredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=VF223FBDFD