Summer is one of the most challenging times of year to keep blood on the shelves. Vacations, school breaks, and packed calendars pull regular donors away just as hospitals keep counting on a steady supply. You can change that.
1 in 7
hospital patients will need a transfusion
3 lives
can be helped by a single donation
56 days
between whole blood donations
Here’s how you can help
Three small acts. One big summer.
1
Donate twice this summer
Book one appointment now and another for late August. You’ll be eligible every 56 days, and two donations carry the supply through the toughest stretch of the year.
2
Bring along family and friends
First-time donors are far more likely to show up when someone they trust comes with them. Turn it into a tradition. Make it the new cookout invite.
3
Spread the word
Follow us at @impactlifeblood and share our posts with your network. One repost can reach a donor we’d otherwise never find.
Watch & share
Stories from the summer
Hear from donors, patients, and staff on why a summer donation matters more than you might think.
Your summer donation starts here.
Find a time that fits between the barbecues, the road trips, and the long weekends. It only takes about an hour, and someone’s depending on it.
Book your summer donation