Of the approximately 62 percent of Americans eligible to donate blood, only 3 percent do so each year. But someone needs ...

I used to think plasma donation was just about sitting in a chair for an hour, maybe earning some extra cash while helping people. Boy, was I wrong. There’s this whole wild process happening inside ...

On average, an adult has about 1.2 to 1.5 gallons – or 10 units – of blood in their body, according to the American Red Cross. This accounts for approximately 10% of a person's weight. Now that's a ...

As more people are caught in the economic squeeze of a rising cost of living, many are looking for ways to make extra money.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Plasma Awareness Week (IPAW) takes place globally from October 6-10. The week encourages communities around the world to recognize the vital role ...

Plasma donation is a process where people give a part of their blood to help others. Many donors wonder if the money they ...

Patrick Herdener donates plasma twice a week, every week and makes between $50-$70 per donation. That means he typically donates plasma 104 times a year and makes about $6,500 before taxes. Herdener ...

Westerville, Ohio hosts a Blood Drive on Dec. 12, urging residents to donate and save lives during the holidays.

Early one Monday morning, after a twelve-hour shift churning out mailing envelopes in a maquiladora—a U.S.-owned factory in Matamoros, Mexico—Carolina stands on tired legs in a line stretching toward ...

The Hollywood landmark has hosted blood drives since 2014. Donors do a good deed, but the perk is entry into the private club. By Nicole Stock and Maggie Shannon Extreme weather disasters, increasing ...