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donate blood this summer

Summer is an especially challenging time of year to maintain a stable blood supply. Life gets in the way: Vacations, school breaks, and busy schedules lead to fewer donations, even as the need for blood transfusions remains constant.

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP

  • Donate blood twice this summer
  • Bring along family and friends to donate, too
  • Spread the word on social media @impactlifeblood by sharing our posts

Schedule Your Summer Donations Now 
 

FAQs

  • Can we donate blood in the summer?

    We would love to see you at our blood donation centers and mobile drives this summer! Summer can be one of the hardest seasons for blood banks because of busy schedules, travel plans, and less school blood drives. Donating blood in the summer strengthens our communities across our service region and throughout the great United States. 

  • Why should I give blood this summer?

    1. Despite busy schedules, patients in our communities are always in need of blood. When you give during busy summer months, you help to fight the shortages that come about from donation lulls. 

    2. Though many people are eligible to donate, a small percentage take part in blood donation. When you give blood this summer, you help increase those percentages and make a lasting impact on your community and beyond.

    3. Studies have shown that donating blood can actually help to reduce the risk of heart attack by thinning blood. So not only does giving blood help others in our communities, it also has positive impacts on the body. 

    4. Blood is vital for life. We cannot manufacture blood or blood products. Your donation goes to work to make a difference in the lives of those around you. 

  • How can I make the biggest impact this summer?

    Donate Blood 2x this Summer 

    You can donate whole blood every 56 days, platelets every 7 days, and plasma every 28 days. Committing to donating blood twice this summer is one more way you help keep the blood supply stable. Every donation you make keeps hospitals stocked and patients cared for.

    Schedule Your Next Donation Today

    Host a Community Blood Drive

    Bring the mission to your workplace, favorite coffee shop, community group, or just about any place you can imagine. We provide all the materials and expertise, you bring the people. It’s a powerful way to bring your community together and rack up many donations in one day.

    Get Connected to Host a Community Blood Drive

    Volunteer Your Time

    Join our Vital to Life Volunteer Team and put your talents to work by assisting donors at registration, snack stations, or recovery areas, deliver lifesaving products to hospitals across our service area or by supporting behind the scenes with administrative projects, event prep, or office tasks. 

    Volunteer this Summer

    Advocate for Blood Donation This Summer

    Share our America Needs Blood Donors content on social media. Tag friends and family, use and challenge your network to join you in saving lives. And when you go to donate blood, invite a friend or family member to tag along. 

Protect and Serve with Heroes for Life

Looking to make an even greater impact? Heroes for Life are our First Responders Partners, who not only save lives through their work but also as blood drive partners! They supply the space and the blood donors. We provide the rest.

Teaming up for a Heroes for Life blood drive is a meaningful way to give back and build a stronger, more connected community.

Get Rewarded for Your Summer Blood Donation

Through our Donor For Life program, you can get rewarded for your donations all summer long. Whether you want to redeem those rewards points for the current limited edition item loyalty store item, or earn a $20 reward card, we have reward items for the whole family.

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!

  • O+

    4 days

  • O-

    2 days

    Critical Need

  • A+

    6 days

  • A-

    6 days

  • B+

    3 days

  • B-

    3 days

  • AB+

    6 days

  • AB-

    6 days

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