Every day blood and blood products are used to treat people in serious medical need. With just a few minutes of your time, you can help an accident victim, a surgical patient or people with chronic illnesses---people like Tia Carr.

To be eligible to donate you must:

• be at least 17 years old (16 in Wisconsin with signed Red Cross parental consent form).
• weigh at least 110 lbs.
• be in good health.

Make sure you bring your donor card, drivers license or another kind of ID with you when you donate. You can make a difference. Make an appointment at a blood drive near you today!