As schedules fill up with travel and holiday celebrations with friends and family, the American Red Cross is urging people to set aside some time to make a lifesaving blood or platelet donation.

Thanks to Prime Video and their new film “Candy Cane Lane,” those who come to give by Dec. 31 will automatically be entered for a chance to win a $1,000 Amazon.com Gift Card and a 65-inch Omni QLED Series Amazon Fire TV. Details available at RedCrossBlood.org/Amazon. 

In thanks for giving, Red Cross is also offering a $10 Amazon.com gift card by email for those who give by Dec. 17, and a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt to those who give from Dec. 18 through Jan. 5, while supplies last. 

Upcoming donation opportunities

Great Bend

Dec. 14 - 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5851 Eisenhower

Dec. 15 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Polk Street Building, 1309 Polk St.

Dec. 18 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Advanced Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, 4801 10th St.

Hoisington

Dec. 26 - 12:30-6:30 p.m. at the Hoisington Activity Center, 1200 Susank Road

Claflin

Dec. 29 - 12:30-6:30 p.m. at the Claflin Community Center, 409 A St.

Larned

Dec. 8 - noon to 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 M Road

Stafford

Dec. 20 -  noon to 6 p.m. at the Witt Community Center, 215 E. 3rd Ave.

Lyons

Jan. 5, 2024 - noon to 6 p.m. at Faith Bible Church, 102 S. Coronado St.

La Crosse

Dec. 15 - noon to 6 p.m., La Crosse City Auditorium, 417 Main

Russell

Dec. 20 and 28 - noon to 6 p.m., Fossil Creek Inn & Suites, 1430 S. Fossil