Feb. 16. The American Red Cross needs more people to give this month to meet the needs of hospitals and their patients.

One in 7 patients entering a hospital will need a blood transfusion. At the same time, only about 3 percent of Americans give blood.

 All who give blood, platelets or plasma in February will get a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email.

Those who come to donate this month will also automatically be entered to win a trip for two to Clearwater Beach, Florida. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/heart.