Community Blood Center

10/27/2025

Boo! It's the ghost of last year's Lee's Summit team in their Care Bear costumes! "No tricks and all treats" 👻

Who's ready for Halloween? We're ready for you to stop by... 🧛

10/24/2025

Meet Aixa, who just made the switch from whole blood to platelets! 🎉 Pictured here with team members Jessica and Sarah, Aixa is helping patients in a brand-new way with her donations.

Platelets have only a 5 day shelf life and are deeply in need for cancer patients, burn victims, and those with clotting disorders. Learn more about platelet donations and make a difference at savealifenow.org/platelets.

10/22/2025

The new school year is in full swing and we couldn't be more grateful for the hundreds of students who have already come out to donate!

Did you know that high school and college donors account for roughly 20% of all donations nationwide? We think that's a green flag! 💚 🦸 🩸

10/21/2025

"I try to donate pretty regularly. I'm O-negative and know there's a huge need." - Donor Andrea 🩸

O-negative is often called the universal blood type because it can be given to anyone in an emergency when there’s no time to check blood type.

As a special thank you to our O-negative donors, we're giving a branded notebook through October. Make sure to register at savealifenow.org/lifesaver! ❤️

10/20/2025

For April, donating platelets is more than just a good deed, it’s deeply personal.

“When my daughter Ryan (who’s now 17) was just 5, she had a very bad illness,” April shared. “Her platelet count dropped, and she needed platelets to live. They helped save her life. I’m so thankful.”

That experience lit a spark in April that has never gone out. Since then, she’s been inspired to give back. She’s donated platelets an incredible 19 times and doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon!

10/17/2025

We're voting for our friends and community heroes, the Kansas City Royals! You can vote too at www.mlb.com/mlb-together/selig-award 💙

We are honored to be nominated for the 2025 Allan H. Selig Award for Philanthropic Excellence for our work with the Royals Literacy League.

The fan vote is live now and runs through Monday, October 20. To learn more about the award, as well as view other finalists, visit: mlb.com/selig-award

10/17/2025

Your financial contributions make stories like Julia’s possible. Born with Beta Thalassemia Major, a blood disorder that affects the blood’s ability to carry oxygen, she survived thanks to hundreds of blood donations from her community. After a bone marrow transplant cured her, Julia now gives back as a blood donor herself. Because of blood and financial donors, Julia survived and now gives back. You can help create more stories like hers: http://bit.ly/3KQOQxH

10/16/2025

We love to see local leaders setting the bar high! 💪 These Missouri lawmakers recently rolled up their sleeves at our Main St. Donor Center to give blood and help patients during this critical time. Right now, our region’s O-negative and platelet supplies are at a dangerously low level—just like these ladies, your donation can make a lifesaving difference.

📍 Find a drive near you: savealifenow.org/zipsearch

10/14/2025

New to donating? Not sure what to expect? Join Shaylinn on a tour of one of our donor centers and learn how you can save up to three lives in under an hour!

10/13/2025

Patients in your area need you now and they can't wait. Did you know a liver transplant can require as many as 100 units of blood? Right now, we are supplying hospitals performing these transplants.

Roll up your sleeve and save a life today. Sign up at savealifenow.org 🩸

10/13/2025

Green flags all around 💚 Our high school heroes found time between classes to roll up their sleeves—and just their one donation can save up to 3 lives! That’s what we call A+ work!

Drop a heart or a like in the comments for these young lifesavers! 📝

10/11/2025

"Giving blood is one of the easiest ways to make a difference in someone’s life." – Kayon, NYBC team member.

Our staff live the mission every day—whether serving donors, supporting patients, or rolling up their own sleeves like Kayon. Right now, platelets are in urgent need, and patients fighting cancer, facing surgery, and experiencing trauma can’t wait.

Join Kayon and schedule your platelet donation today and give hope when it’s needed most! 💛