To bring in donors, the American Red Cross announced that everyone who donates blood in August will be entered for a chance to win gas for a year, a $6,000 value. 

There will be three winners, and everyone who comes in to donate blood or platelets from August 1st to 31st, will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice. 

About 62% of the U.S. population is eligible to give blood, but only roughly 3% do so, causing a shortage of blood and platelets for the Red Cross. 

For information on how to donate visit here or call 1-800-733-2767.