The American Red Cross has launched its new Blood Donor App.
The cellphone application allows users to schedule blood donations, track their total donations, earn rewards and invite friends to donate.
The app is free and available for download in app stores (search for “American Red Cross”), online at www.redcross.org/apps or by texting “bloodapp” to 90999 for a direct link.
In addition to scheduling and managing donation appointments, the app has a blood drive or donation locator; the ability to sync an appointment with the user’s calendar; personalized selfies donors can use on social media; exclusive offers and discounts from top brands; and donor and recipient stories.
Donors don’t need a smartphone to schedule an appointment to give. Appointments can always be made by calling 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767) or by visiting www.redcrossblood.org.
