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06/12/2025
Donor
Father’s Day Spotlight: Meet Blood Donors Caroline and George
Join us in celebrating Father’s Day with father-daughter blood donors, Caroline and George. Learn more about their donation experience and why it's special to them.
06/05/2025
Donor
Vote for Your Favorite OneBlood Halloween T-shirt
Boo! It's time to vote for this year's OneBlood Halloween T-shirt. The poll runs from June 5 – June 16, 2025. Cast your vote today!
06/04/2025
About Blood
World Sickle Cell Day: Meet Alexandra
World Sickle Cell Awareness Day is June 19. Learn more about sickle cell anemia and meet Alexandra, a person with sickle cell who relies on generous blood donors.
04/17/2025
Donor
Vote for Your Favorite 2025 OneBlood Fourth of July T-shirt
Show your 4th of July pride and vote for your favorite OneBlood Fourth of July T-shirt design! Poll runs from April 17-28. Only one design can skyrocket to the top!
04/03/2025
Donor
Can I Donate Blood If I Have a “Mad Cow” Deferral?
If you were once deferred from donating blood for geographic risk factors related to vCJD or “mad cow”, as of two years ago, you are now ELIGIBLE to be a blood donor!
02/25/2025
Donor
Donating Blood and Saving Lives with THE PLAYERS Championship
The PGA TOUR and THE PLAYERS Championship have been partnering with OneBlood for three years to host annual blood drives at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
02/04/2025
Donor
Make It a Perfect Valentine’s Day Date – Donate Blood Together!
Looking to add an extra spark to your Valentine’s Day? Check out our date ideas for donating blood together to make this year’s February 14th a day to remember.
01/24/2025
Donation Process
How to Host a Big Red Bus Blood Drive
Looking for an easy, fun, and rewarding way to make a BIG impact on your community? Host a blood drive! The Big Red Bus can roll up just about anywhere there are blood donors ready to save lives.