Types of Donations

Not all blood donations are the same — sometimes one type is in higher demand. Are you our missing type?

Whole Blood

One donation = three lifesaving components.

Eligible if donated on or before: Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Takes 5–10 minutes (about 45 minutes total). Donors must be 16+, 110+ lbs, and in good health.

Helping: Trauma and surgical patients.

Double Reds

Twice the red cells in one donation.

Eligible if donated on or before: Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Longer than whole blood by ~15–20 minutes. Eligible every 112 days.

Helping: Trauma, newborns, sickle cell patients.

Platelets

Critical support for cancer and surgery patients.

Eligible if donated on or before: Wednesday, April 29, 2026

About 2 hours. Eligible every 2 weeks (up to 24/year).

Helping: Cancer, leukemia, transplant patients.

Plasma

Supports 80+ diseases and long-term therapies.

Eligible if donated on or before: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

About 1 hour total. Eligible every 28 days.

Helping: Burns, immune disorders, hemophilia.