Published by Kirby Winn on Monday, March 17, 2025 in News Releases
To help improve schedules at its Donor Center locations during the busy Spring Break travel season, ImpactLife is now offering a $20 / 1000 point bonus in Donor Rewards. Donation schedules have decreased during the last two weeks of March, due in part to Spring Break travel and fewer blood drives being held at schools. The $20 bonus (or 1000 bonus Donor Rewards points) to all non-deferred donations made at its Donor Center locations applies automatically for all donations made at ImpactLife Donor Centers from March 17 through March 31.
To book an appointment for blood donation, please call (800) 747-5401, or schedule online at www.bloodcenter.org or via the ImpactLife mobile app (www.bloodcenter.org/app).
Donor For Life: ImpactLife Donor Rewards
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In February, ImpactLife announced updates to the blood center’s Donor For Life Program. The updated program now offers bigger rewards as donors give more often, making regular donations even more worthwhile. ImpactLife donors can now choose from rewards that grow in value as they give blood more frequently throughout the year. Donor rewards include:
- Electronic gift cards
- Bonus points for the Donor Rewards Store
- Charitable donations to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit of the donor’s choice
After each donation, donors receive an email with the subject line “Your Recent Donation” within 48 hours containing a link to order a thank you gift. Donors who select charitable donations will receive information on how to select their charity. Please note that all 501(c)(3) are available to choose and the amount of their contribution is based on donation frequency.
More Frequent Donations Earn Greater Rewards
Previously, donors received the same donation reward value no matter how often they donated. With the updated Donors For Life program, rewards increase with each qualifying donation. A full rewards chart—including values for different donation types (e.g., Whole Blood, Double Red Cell, or Platelet/Plasma)—is shown below. Please note that the bonus will be automatically applied through the post-donation gift redemption form – no additional forms are needed.
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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 |
NOTE: those who are deferred from giving blood in pre-donation screening will remain ineligible for the Donor Reward values listed above. Donors with deferrals will earn 100 points for their attempt and can rebook for a future date to try to donate again, but a deferred donation will not count towards a donor’s annual donation count/earned reward value, as shown here. (For more information, see www.bloodcenter.org/donorforlife.)
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, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
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