Give Blood, Get an Amazon Gift Card – Seal Beach Blood Drives This November

When the days start to feel a little shorter and the air gets crisp, the need for blood doesn’t pause. The American Red Cross is still hunting for donors of every type—especially the universal O—so the shelves stay stocked before the holiday rush hits.

Good news for anyone in Seal Beach who’s willing to roll up a sleeve: from October 19 through November 22, the Red Cross is handing out Amazon gift cards worth up to $20 to each eligible donor. It’s a small thank‑you for a big gift of life.

And there’s a health perk, too. To mark National Diabetes Awareness Month, every person who successfully donates will receive a free A1C test. That quick finger‑stick check helps spot pre‑diabetes or diabetes early, so you get a bit of extra peace of mind while you’re already at the clinic.

Here’s the low‑down on the two local events happening this November:

Saturday, Nov 21 – Seal Beach Public Library
707 Electric Ave., 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov 25 – OCFA Fire Station #48
3131 N. Gate Rd., 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

If one of those slots fits your schedule, grab an appointment now. Just click the registration link on the Red Cross website, pick a time, and you’re set.

Don’t forget—once you’ve donated, you’ll get a little card in the mail (or an e‑gift code) to spend on Amazon, plus the A1C results to take home.

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So, why not make a quick trip to the library or fire station, give a pint of blood, snag a gift card, and walk away a bit healthier? It’s a win‑win for you and the people who depend on that life‑saving fluid.