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World Blood Donor Day is observed annually on June 14, and commemorates the birth of Dr. Karl Landsteiner, whose research identified the main blood groups: type A, type B, type AB and type O, as well as the Rh-factor in blood. Blood providers worldwide mark World Blood Donor Day by raising awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and by thanking volunteer donors for providing a lifesaving resource in their communities.

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Girl on pool float in swimming pool World Blood Donor Day pool float sitting on grass

Celebrate June 14 in style. Our red, white, and blue pool float is coming soon to the donor rewards store for 1,000 points. Check back closer to World Blood Donor Day to redeem yours.

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World Blood Donor Day 2026

what's your type?

Learn more about your blood type here. And then click on image below to download and share on your social media!

a positive lifesaver graphic  a negative lifesaver     b positive lifesaver  b negative lifesaver

o positive lifesaver  o negative lifesaver     ab positive lifesaver  ab negative lifesaver

resources

Diversity Matters: How Donating Blood Saves Lives and Communities

Blood Donation: Motivators and Barriers

Donate Blood. Save a Life. Fact Sheet (English)  Done Sangre. Salve una Vida. Fact Sheet (Spanish)

Blood Types Needed

Many variables can impact our blood inventories such as weather, holidays or tragic events.  Every day, patients who need blood are in crisis and you can help by volunteering to donate.  Less than 10% of the population gives blood, so donors that give on a regular basis are important to meet these needs. Book an appointment today!

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