Savvy Sample: Exclusive limited-edition Metallica x Red Cross t-shirt
Region: All Red Cross blood drives across the U.S.
How to Claim: Complete form at RedCrossBlood.org/Metallica before donating blood (Now – February 28, 2026)
Bonus Info: The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton in 1881 when she was nearly 60 years old.
Rock fans and lifesavers, this one’s for you! The American Red Cross has teamed up with Metallica for an epic Give Where You Live campaign that rewards blood donors with an
exclusive limited-edition t-shirt featuring the Red Cross x Metallica design by famed Metallica artist Squindo. Even better? Every donor is automatically entered to win a one-of-a-kind ESP Snakebyte guitar personally autographed by all four Metallica band members—now that’s a prize worth shredding for.
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This campaign builds on the success of the April 2025 tour blood drives that collected over 2,000 donations, and it’s your chance to keep the momentum going through February 2026. Just complete the online form before your appointment, donate at any
Red Cross blood drive, and your exclusive shirt will arrive within 4-6 weeks. The best part? You can donate multiple times during the campaign period and score a shirt each time—just remember to fill out the form before each donation. Available in Large, XL, and 2XL, these shirts won’t last forever, and neither will someone’s wait for lifesaving blood.
Savvy Star Rating: 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Limited-edition Metallica merch designed by iconic artist Squindo
- Automatic entry to win autographed ESP Snakebyte guitar worth $2,400
- Multiple donation opportunities mean multiple exclusive shirts
- Your donation directly saves lives in your community
- Seven-month campaign window gives plenty of scheduling flexibility
