People who donate blood to the American Red Cross by Monday, Sep. 30, will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice.

The dire need for blood and platelet donations is ongoing, the organization announced.

Donors of all blood types, especially people with type O blood, people giving platelets and people who have never given before, are encouraged to donate.

People who donate blood in October will receive a $10 Amazon gift card by email, and will be entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards.

Those interested can download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. People who are age 17 in most states, weigh at least 110 pounds, and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors age 18 and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.