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Something supercute has arrived at the American Red Cross! For a limited time, donors can receive an exclusive Hello Kitty-themed thank-you gift for making a lifesaving donation.
When you come to give blood, platelets or AB Elite plasma between September 1 and September 20, 2026, you'll receive an American Red Cross x Hello Kitty plush mascot clip and surprise sticker pack, while supplies last.
And if you're wondering which three stickers you'll get, that's part of the fun—the Red Cross describes the sticker pack as a surprise, so the specific stickers aren't revealed ahead of time.
Offer Dates: September 1–20, 2026
Donation Types: Blood, platelets or AB Elite plasma
Freebie: Hello Kitty plush mascot clip + surprise sticker pack
Availability: While supplies last
Offer is applicable to presenting donors only during September 1–20, 2026, and while supplies last. Availability of donation opportunities may vary by area. No substitutions and the offer is not transferable.
The Red Cross regularly offers different thank-you gifts and incentives for donors. Some upcoming promotions currently listed by the organization include the following:
Give at a local Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center and mention "pickleball" to receive a Red Cross pickleball paddle and ball, while supplies last.
Presenting donors who receive the offer and donate during the promotional period can receive a $15 e-gift card to the merchant of their choice.
Presenting platelet donors can receive an exclusive Red Cross Platelet Donor T-shirt, while supplies last. Sizes are limited.
Eligible presenting donors can receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card by email plus 200 bonus points toward Platelet Donor Rewards.
First-time platelet donors who make their first-ever platelet donation during the promotional period can receive a $40 e-gift card to the merchant of their choice.
These promotions can have different requirements, participating locations and availability. Check the current Red Cross promotion details before making your appointment.
Limited-time giveaways aren't the only way Red Cross donors can earn rewards. The American Red Cross also has a Blood Donor Rewards program that lets donors earn points for eligible donation procedures.
Those points can be redeemed for available rewards. Some special promotions can also give donors bonus points in addition to the standard points earned from a successful donation.
For example, the October 19–November 22 promotion includes 200 bonus points toward Platelet Donor Rewards in addition to the standard points earned for eligible donation procedures.
If you want to take advantage of a Red Cross donor promotion, the process is straightforward:
Because many physical giveaways are limited in quantity, don't wait until the last day if there's a particular item you're hoping to receive.
The Red Cross recommends getting a good night's sleep, eating a healthy meal and staying hydrated before donating.
For the current Hello Kitty promotion, the Red Cross specifically recommends getting a good night's sleep, eating a healthy meal with iron-rich foods and drinking an extra 16 ounces of water before donating.
If you're planning to donate, make sure you meet the Red Cross requirements for the type of donation you're considering.
From September 1 through September 20, 2026, presenting donors who give blood, platelets or AB Elite plasma can receive an exclusive American Red Cross x Hello Kitty plush mascot clip and surprise sticker pack, while supplies last.
The stickers are a surprise. The Red Cross does not reveal which three stickers are included in the pack ahead of time.
No. The current offer applies to presenting donors who give blood, platelets or AB Elite plasma during the September 1–20 promotional period, subject to the offer terms and availability.
Yes. The Red Cross currently lists a $15 e-gift card promotion for September 21 through October 18, 2026, along with additional donor promotions later in the fall.
Yes. The Red Cross currently lists a $40 e-gift card for donors making their first-ever platelet donation during the September 1–November 30, 2026 promotional period. The offer is limited to one qualifying first-time platelet donation per donor lifetime, unless otherwise noted.
Eligible donors can earn points for donation procedures and redeem available rewards. Certain limited-time promotions may also provide bonus points.
You can search for a Red Cross blood, platelet or plasma donation opportunity and make an appointment through the Red Cross donation scheduling page.
Looking for more freebies, rewards and special offers? Check out our other regularly updated guides:
We'll update this guide when the American Red Cross announces new donor freebies, gift cards or rewards.
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