American Red Cross offers gift cards to blood donors

JACKSON, Tenn. — The American Red Cross is in urgent need of blood donors.

The nation is facing an emergency shortage, and all blood types are needed.

The Red Cross is offering donors gift cards between now and Aug. 30.

If you give blood or platelets, the Red Cross will email you a $5 Amazon gift card.

Find out more at the American Red Cross Blood Services website.