Published by Kirby Winn on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 in News Releases
ImpactLife reminds eligible blood donors that the weeks of late summer and back-to-school season can be especially challenging for the blood supply. With the holiday weekend ahead, donations can drop by as much as 20%. To thank donors who give blood at this time of year, the blood center is temporarily increasing the value of its Donor Rewards for donations made at its donor center locations.
Tara Matheson, Director, Donor Recruitment, says ImpactLife will thank donors who give blood at ImpactLife donor centers with a $20 gift card or Good Giving donation bonus (now through Sept. 21).
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ImpactLife donor center locations will be open on Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 1). To book an appointment for blood donation, call (800) 747-5401, schedule online at www.bloodcenter.org, or via the ImpactLife mobile app (www.bloodcenter.org/app).
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During the final weeks of summer, blood donations tend to decline due to the shifting priorities of the back-to-school season. However, the demand for blood remains constant, as cancer treatment, surgeries, trauma, and other medical emergencies can happen at any time.
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ImpactLife Donor Rewards
Through its Donor For Life program, ImpactLife offers rewards that grow in value with each donation made within a calendar year. Donors can choose from an electronic gift card, bonus points to use in the Donor Rewards Store, or the option to make a charitable donation to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit of their choice through the blood center's Good Giving program.
To encourage additional donations through Labor Day weekend , those who give blood at ImpactLife donor center locations through Sept. 21 will receive a $20 gift card or Good Giving donation bonus. The bonus is applied on top of the donor’s achieved frequency level reward, so gift card values begin at $40 and increase with the donor’s annual number of donations. A full rewards chart—including values for different donation types (e.g., Whole Blood, Double Red Cell, or Platelet/Plasma)—is shown below.
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100 POINTS
+ choice of gift!
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200 POINTS
+ choice of gift!
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150 POINTS
+ choice of gift!
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| Donation # in Calendar Year |
Gift Card/ Donation Value |
Points for Rewards Store |
Donation # in Calendar Year |
Gift Card/ Donation Value |
Points for Rewards Store |
Donation # in Calendar Year |
Gift Card/ Donation Value |
Points for Rewards Store |
| 1 & 2 |
$20 |
1,000 |
1 |
$25 |
1,250 |
1 & 2 |
$30 |
1,500 |
| 3 - 5 |
$30 |
1,500 |
2 |
$30 |
1,500 |
3 - 5 |
$40 |
2,000 |
| 6 |
$40 |
2,000 |
3 |
$40 |
2,000 |
6 - 10 |
$50 |
3,000 |
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4 |
$50 |
3,000 |
11 - 15 |
$60 |
3,500 |
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16 - 20 |
$70 |
4,000 |
| 21+ |
$80 |
4,500 |
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About ImpactLife
ImpactLife's mission is to save lives by engaging donors, supporting partners, and advancing medicine. Founded in 1974, ImpactLife supplies blood products and services to hundreds of hospitals, emergency services organizations, clinical researchers, and other blood centers throughout Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Missouri. The nonprofit blood provider is ranked among the leading 12 blood suppliers in the United States. For more information on current blood inventory levels, our donor promotions, and more, see www.bloodcenter.org and find us @impactlifeblood on Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
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ALEX FEES
Manager, Community Relations
afees@impactlife.org
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