What does this mean for me as a donor?
Joining the Parachute family means more clarity and convenience. You’ll see up-front pricing before you arrive, book appointments easily in the Parachute app, and view a clear breakdown of your payments and bonuses — so there are no surprises. Your time matters, and we’ve designed the experience to be simple and efficient.
You’ll continue making a life-saving impact with the same friendly staff, now with greater transparency, flexibility, and control over how and when you donate.
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Donor Center Rules
Please be aware that this is not an exhaustive list of rules that our center staff enforces. Donors are asked to employ common sense and treat every individual with courtesy and respect while at our centers. Failure to follow the rules, or modify ...
What do you mean by ‘good general health’?
Good general health means that you feel well on donation day and can carry out normal daily activities. If you have a chronic medical condition, you may still be eligible if you are receiving appropriate treatment to control your condition. When you ...
At what point would I be considered a new donor if I don’t donate for a while?
Great question! If there is a 180-day or greater lapse between your donations you would technically be a new donor in our system. At that point we would require you to go through the registration process again.
What is a Protein Sample Visit?
A Protein Sample Visit (sometimes referred to as a Sample Only Visit) is a short visit to a donation center where a vial of blood is drawn to test and confirm that a donor's protein levels are within the FDA's required range for Plasma donation. ...
What is the last appointment you take for a new donor?
Typically, we take appointments for new members up until one hour before closing. However, your app will always show you the latest availability.