Becky Watkins donates platelets and plasma with the help of phlebotomist Sariah Kenney at the American Red Cross Blood Donation Center and Lab in Murray on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. Watkins had adenocarcinoma of the trachea when she was 8 years old. Donating plasma and platelets, which she said takes her a few hours, is Watkins’ way of giving back.

Donors can easily give blood or platelets by visiting a nearby blood drive or donation center, or by scheduling an appointment either through the Red Cross Blood Donor App, online at redcrossblood.org, or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (733-2767).

The prize includes two tickets to the game, round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations, a $1,000 gift card — and the opportunity to save a life.

The American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood as we enter a new year, those who help may win the trip of a lifetime. Those who donate blood now through Jan. 26. will automatically be entered to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.

The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania is calling for blood and platelet donations to prevent potential shortages during the critical winter months. 1/7/25

The American Red Cross is asking donors to make an appointment to keep the blood supply high this winter. The American Red Cross said that collecting blood products is particularly challenging at the start of the new year,