New York Blood Center (NYBC) is highlighting the 20th anniversary of World Blood Donor Day on Friday, June 14th. This annual celebration is an opportunity for blood centers across the world to thank donors for their lifesaving donations and honor their profound impact on patients. Blood donations cannot be manufactured, which means our nation’s blood supply and patients’ access to safe blood transfusion depends on the selfless generosity of blood donors.
The World Health Organization (WHO) organizes World Blood Donor Day each year, and countries across the world participate. This year’s theme is “Celebrating 20 years of giving” to thank blood donors and promote a culture of regular blood donation among young people and the general public, increasing the diversity and sustainability of the blood donor pool worldwide.
World Blood Donor Day comes at a critical time, as the summer months are typically challenging for blood collection. Hospitals typically see a spike in trauma cases during the summer months, which can put a strain on the blood supply. Additionally, school breaks, increased travel, and busy summer schedules often make blood donation less of a priority.
“World Blood Donor Day is a special occasion for us to recognize and thank our dedicated donors,” said Andrea Cefarelli, Senior Vice President at New York Blood Center. “As we enter the summer months, we face a critical need for blood donations and urge everyone in our community to donate and support this lifesaving cause. Your generosity ensures that patients can continue to have access to safe and readily available blood products when they need them.”
This World Blood Donor Day, local donors can sign up for the following blood drives, or visit nybc.org to find a donation location near them.
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NYC Department of Parks & Recreation Manhattan, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Sign up HERE)
- 24 West 61st Street, New York, NY 10023
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The Staten Island Ferry, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Sign up HERE)
- 1 Ferry Terminal Drive, Staten Island, NY 10301
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St John-St Matthew-Emanuel Lutheran Church, 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm (Sign up HERE)
- 283 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
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Kings County Courts, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm (Sign up HERE)
- 320 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
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Sag Harbor Community, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm (Sign up HERE)
- Sag Harbor Fire Department (1357 Brick Kiln Rd, Sag Harbor, NY 11963)
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NYPD 112th Precinct, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Sign up HERE)
- 68-40 Austin Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375
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Town of Somers, 1:30 pm – 7:30 pm (Sign up HERE)
- 335 Route 202, Somers, NY 10589
About New York Blood Center Enterprises
Founded in 1964, New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe) celebrates 60 Years of Extraordinary Lifesaving Research, Innovation and Impact. NYBCe is one of the largest nonprofit, independent, community blood centers in the world. Along with partner organizations Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD), Community Blood Center of Kansas City (CBC), Connecticut Blood Center (CTBC), Memorial Blood Centers (MBC), Nebraska Community Blood Bank (NCBB), and Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC), we collect approximately 4,000 units of blood products each day and serve communities approaching 50 million people in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT), mid-Atlantic area (PA, DE, MD), Kansas City metropolitan area, Minnesota, Nebraska, Rhode Island, and Southern New England. NYBCe delivers lifesaving blood products and services as well as clinical, medical, pharmaceutical, testing, and consultative services to over 600 hospitals and dozens of research organizations, academic institutions, and biomedical companies. Among other milestones, our Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute pioneered the Hepatitis B vaccine and patented a solvent detergent plasma process, innovating blood-purification technology world-wide. For more information, visit nybc.org. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.