If you’re reading this, chances are you saw an offer to earn a certain number of Rewards Points when you donate blood, plasma or platelets. But what does that actually mean?
Here’s how rewards points work at Our Blood Institute — and you can make the most of every donation!
Heads up! You only earn rewards points if you've created a profile in OBI's donor portal. If you haven't already, take a moment to do that right now.
Rewards Points are a little extra thank-you for donating blood, plasma or platelets. You'll still get the typical rewards we offer at blood drives and donor center — who doesn't love free a T-shirt? — but we'll also credit your account with points you can redeem for additional perks like merch and gift cards.
Through our donor rewards program, you earn points when you:
Some days, hospitals need certain blood types more than usual. Other times, history tells us donations might dip — like during holidays, back-to-school season or when weather could impact drives.
When this happens, we offer bonus points to match the demand — and you may receive a text message or email offering up to 5,000 points when you donate on those days. Those 5,000 points include:
If you get a message offering up to 5,000 points when you donate, it breaks down like this:
Every action that keeps blood flowing to patients earns you credit, and those points can be redeemed for rewards in our online store!
Some types of blood, plasma and platelets are always in higher demand. Your donation can make an even bigger impact — for patients AND for you — when it’s exactly what hospitals need most.
Here's how to maximize your impact — and rewards.
Remember: You can earn as many as 1,000 bonus points for scheduling your own appointment (500 points) at least seven days in advance (another 500 points) and successfully donating.
Combine that with your superpower and you're already at 2,500 points per donation! By donating on Bonus Point days, you can earn more and redeem rewards faster.
Now that you know how points add up, make your next donation count.
Find a date that works for you and schedule your appointment today.
