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Lamar Today
By the People, for the People
Red Cross Partners with Life is Good for Spring Blood Drive
Donors can get exclusive T-shirt for giving blood or platelets March 30-April 12
Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:25pm
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The Red Cross and Life is Good partner to inspire spring blood and platelet donations with an exclusive T-shirt offer.Lamar TodayThe American Red Cross is teaming up with the positive lifestyle brand Life is Good to encourage blood and platelet donations this spring. Those who give blood or platelets between March 30 and April 12 will receive an exclusive Red Cross x Life is Good T-shirt, while supplies last. The Red Cross is urging donors of all blood types to make appointments, as the blood supply typically faces seasonal challenges during busy spring schedules.
Why it matters
Blood and platelet donations are critical to maintaining a stable blood supply, especially as spring break and the return of outdoor activities can disrupt donation patterns. This partnership with Life is Good aims to inspire more people to give the gift of life through simple acts of kindness and optimism.
The details
The Red Cross is offering the special T-shirt to anyone who comes to donate blood or platelets at participating blood drives from March 30 to April 12. Donors can make appointments by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.
- The blood drive promotion runs from March 30 to April 12, 2026.
- Upcoming blood donation opportunities include drives in Lamar, Nevada, and other Missouri locations during this timeframe.
The players
American Red Cross
A humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education inside the United States.
Life is Good
A positive lifestyle brand that promotes optimism and doing good through its apparel and accessories.
Linne Kimball
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for Life is Good.
Paul Sullivan
Senior vice president of donor services for the Red Cross.
What they’re saying
“Life is Good has always been about more than a T-shirt; it's a reminder that the world is full of good worth fighting for, and that spreading optimism starts with the everyday choices we make.”
— Linne Kimball, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for Life is Good
“It's critical that donors make and keep appointments in the weeks to come to help the blood supply stand up to any seasonal disruptions or challenges.”
— Paul Sullivan, Senior vice president of donor services for the Red Cross
What’s next
Donors can visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS to schedule an appointment to give blood or platelets between March 30 and April 12.
The takeaway
This partnership between the Red Cross and Life is Good aims to inspire more people to make a real difference through the simple act of blood donation, helping to ensure a stable blood supply during the busy spring season.
