Free Snoopy Shirt for Donating Blood at American Red Cross

American Red Cross is offering a free Red Cross x Peanuts T-Shirt for donating blood at your American Red Cross.

Only good from until September 21st, 2025

Go to American Red Cross

Come give blood Aug. 29-Sept. 21 for an exclusive Red Cross x PEANUTS mystery bag with one of four iconic T-shirt designs, while they last.

Link to the Red Cross x Peanuts T-Shirts Details


Here are some benefits for you if you donate blood in general

1. Health screening: Before donating, you get a mini health checkblood pressure, hemoglobin levels, pulse, etc. Its not a replacement for a full physical, but it can flag potential issues.
2. Stimulates blood cell production: After donating, your body works to replace the lost blood, stimulating the production of new blood cells and keeping your system active and healthy.
3. Iron regulation: Regular donation helps reduce excess iron in the body, which may lower the risk of heart disease for people with hemochromatosis (a condition involving iron overload).
4. Calorie burn: Donating blood can burn about 650 calories per pint, though its not a weight loss method - its more of a bonus.

How long does it take to recover from a blood donation?

Red blood cells take about 4 to 6 weeks to fully replenish.

• Most people feel totally fine within a few hours.
• Some might feel lightheaded, dizzy, or a little tired for the rest of the day.
• Eating a good meal, drinking lots of water, and avoiding intense exercise for the next 24 hours helps speed up recovery.