Blood Donation and Safety Social Media Resources
Help bring greater awareness about the safety of the blood supply
Help bring greater awareness about the safety of the blood supply and the continued need for blood donations by sharing these graphics and sample posts on your social media channels.
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Why is blood donor diversity so important?
Patients dependent on transfusions often have diverse heritage. Optimal blood match comes from donors with similar heritage. Community blood supply should mirror community diversity. Less than 20% of blood donations currently come from communities of color
Blood donors of color can help many people
Blood donors of color can help many people including:
- Patients with sickle cell disease
- Moms with complicated childbirths
- People fighting cancer
- Accident or trauma victims
People need blood for many conditions
People need blood for many conditions, such as:
- An organ transplant
- Blood diseases
- Cancer
- Gastrointestinal diseases
- Heavy bleeding
- Infectious diseases
- Surgery
Whole Blood Transfusion
A whole blood transfusion can provide:
- Whole blood
- Red cells
- Platelets
- Plasma
Diverse donors are needed
A single blood donation can save up to 3 lives.
Diverse donors are needed.
Donate blood. Save lives.
Diversity matters
100,000 people in the U.S. have sickle cell disease, and most are Black or of African Ancestry.
1 in 3 African American blood donors is a match for people with sickle cell disease.
Donate blood. Save lives.
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Every 2 Seconds Blood is Needed
Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.
5 Million Americans Need Blood Each Year
5 million Americans need a blood transfusion each year.
African Americans Make Up 13% of the U.S. Population
African Americans make up 13% of the U.S. population but less than 3% of blood donors.
Black or African American Blood Donors Play a Vital Role
Black or African American blood donors play a vital role in helping people with sickle cell disease.
Patients with Rare Blood Types
Patients with rare blood types often need blood donated by someone of the same race or ethnicity.
January is National Blood Donor Month
January is National Blood Donor Month. You can help others in your community by donating blood. Donate Blood. Save Lives.