We understand that you donate blood voluntarily for one reason-to help save lives. Your generosity speaks for itself.

But we also know that it is nice to be recognized for the commitment and courage you show by being a blood donor. That's why we are proud to offer "Points for Pints", a program that allows you to accumulate points for various activities that support the blood supply, and then redeem these points for special Red Cross merchandise, or Red Cross services such as First Aid or CPR training courses.

To access the special "Points for Pints" web site, just click here, or go directly to www.PointsForPints.org.

"Champions for Life" is an exclusive club for our most loyal blood donors that rewards you for making a pledge to donate a specific number of times during each calendar year.

By making a pledge, you are letting us know that we can count on you. And in return for this gesture, we show our appreciation by sending you a special "Champions for Life" pin each year based on your actual number of donations. These beautiful pins have become a cherished badge of honor for thousands of donors since the "Champions for Life" program began in 2003.

Only CFL members are sent these pins each year!

So join the club, and become a Champion today by making your pledge for this year below. It only takes a minute, and you'll even earn 20 points towards your "Points for Pints" balance. To access the special "Points for Pints" web site, just click here, or go directly to www.PointsForPints.org

Please note that the "Champions for Life" program is designed for whole blood and double red donors (DRC procedures count as 2 units towards your pledge goal). If you are a pheresis donor, there are other recognition programs already in place.

What if you could help the Red Cross maintain a safe and adequate blood supply whether or not you actually donated blood yourself? Well now you can!

We are pleased to introduce a brand-new program called "Ambassadors for Life" that offers donors and non-donors alike the opportunity to recruit other first-time donors. By helping the Red Cross reach out to the 95% of the eligible population that does not donate blood, you can be a hero to the hospital patients (and their families) that rely on a safe and adequate blood supply when they need it most.

Just enroll as an "Ambassador for Life" and we will send you a special Ambassadors Toolkit in the form of a PDF file. This toolkit contains sample letters, e-mails, and other materials that you can utilize to invite others to give the "Gift of Life". Just insert your name and donor ID (so we can track these donations back to you) and away you go. Every time a new donor comes in as a result of your efforts, you will be notified by e-mail, and your "Points for Pints" account will be credited with 40 points.

What an exciting and rewarding way to make a difference in the lives of so many people. Even if you used to donate blood, but perhaps can no longer give due to a medical or travel related deferral, "Ambassadors for Life" offers you the chance to get back in the game. You can do every bit as much good by referring a new donor as you can by donating blood yourself. To enroll at the special "Points for Pints" web site, just click here, or go directly to www.PointsForPints.org.