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Intuition, persistence and blood donors saved Jaden’s life

Diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma, Jaden began undergoing rounds of chemotherapy to fight the cancer. “Without the blood transfusions, Jaden’s life would have been in imminent danger,” said his mother.
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It’s National Blood Donor Month!
Someone needs blood every 2 seconds. Thank you to donors for ensuring patients have access to the lifesaving blood they need. You’re a lifesaver!
January 1 – February 28, 2025

Lighter than a hoodie, better than a long sleeve. Donate and receive a hooded long sleeve.

*While supplies last.
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On the day of your donation, you may complete your donor history questionnaire online prior to your arrival.

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Learn if you can donate blood, how to prepare to donate blood, and what to expect about the donation process.

Blood Types
Blood types

The right type at the right time saves lives in your community. Learn more about your blood type and its use for local patients.

Community Blood Supply
The need for blood is constant.
Critical Need Supply
Critical Need InformationCritical Need: Critical need means the current community blood supply is enough to serve hospitals for less than one day.

Platelets

O-

Urgent Need Suplly
Urgent Need InformationUrgent Need: Urgent need means the current community blood supply is enough to serve hospitals for 2-3 days.

O+

A-

B-

AB-

Stable Supply
Stable Supply InformationStable Supply: Stable supply means the current community blood supply is enough to serve hospitals’ everyday demands.

A+

B+

AB+

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Community blood drives save lives.

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Your blood donation has the greatest effect on the people closest to you.