As a record number of people are expected to travel this December, to seasonal illnesses and the potential for hazardous winter weather, the Red Cross is urging people to donate blood this holiday season.

Those who donate blood or palates during the month of December will automatically be entered for a chance to win a $1,000 Amazon.com Gift Card and a 65-inch Omni TV.

Secondly, those who come to give blood, platelets or AB Elite plasma Dec. 1 through 17 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email.

Then those who donate between Dec. 18 and Jan. 5 2024 will receive an exclusive Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last.

More details and to find ways to donate, people can visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.