It’s always a good time to give the gift of life, but this year’s All American Blood Drive offers several incentives to blood donors. All presenting donors will be entered into a drawing to win a region-wide, daily $200 gasoline gift card and will receive an American Red Cross ball cap. There will be special “All-American” snacks and an all-around fun atmosphere as we celebrate Independence Day at the American Red Cross.

Every two seconds, someone in America needs blood. We all expect blood to be there when we need it, but only eight percent of people who are eligible to donate blood actually do. By giving about an hour of your time, you can help ensure blood will be there for patients who need it.

Here are a few pictures from this year's All American Blood Drive: