Community Blood Center

12/10/2025

🌟 Donor Spotlight: UCM Athletics Volleyball Coach Steps Up to Save Lives

Big shoutout to University of Central Missouri Volleyball Head Coach Caitlin Peterson for rolling up her sleeve and leading by example at a recent campus blood drive! As an O+ donor, she knows her blood is often in high demand — and she says giving is “a simple thing that can have a large impact on so many.”

For her, donating is personal. She remembers the community rallying around her brother during his battle with blood cancer and says that experience showed her the true power of showing up for others.

As a coach and a mom, she tries to pass that mindset forward: "You constantly hear stories of how members of our community are stepping up to help others. While some of may not have a lot of money to donate or time to volunteer, we can all spend 30 minutes donating blood to help save lives."

Her message to students and athletes? In a busy world, caring for your neighbor is worth being intentional. Make an appointment, show up, and know that even a moment of discomfort can be life-changing for someone else!

This is the kind of leadership that strengthens a campus community. 💪❤️

12/09/2025

While making his latest donation (number 3,002 to be exact!) we sat down with Gary to get a better understanding of why he's so passionate about giving back and saving lives. ❤️

12/06/2025

Our blood supply is dangerously low. Donors are needed urgently, especially types O and B-. Can you save lives this weekend?

Find a donation location near you at: donate.savealifenow.org/zipsearch

12/05/2025

💛 Thinking of donating platelets? Register for our Platelet Pact and come by to give platelets twice or more by January 29, 2026 to get your choice of a premium puffer vest or $40 eGift card! Learn more and register at savealifenow.org/pact.

12/03/2025

These amazing sisters-in-law make saving lives a family tradition. 👯‍♀️🩸

Tag your donation buddy and schedule your next appointment together, because giving blood is better when shared.

12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, choose to give life. ❤️

The United States relies entirely on volunteer donors for our blood supply, yet only about 3% of eligible Americans give blood each year. That means thousands of patients — from trauma victims to cancer patients, expecting mothers to accident survivors — depend on generous people donating throughout the year.

Today, we’re asking you to help add to that 3%. When you don’t have time or money for a big donation, giving a pint of blood is a powerful, and immediate way to make an impact.

Here’s everything you wanted to know about blood donation

12/02/2025

Patients across our community rely on blood and financial donations to survive. Your gift today ensures that hospitals are ready, patients are cared for, and lives are saved. Every dollar counts — don’t wait. Donate now: https://bit.ly/4p5pRWA

12/01/2025

When Colbert needed four units of lifesaving blood, he and Estrella felt the power of donors firsthand. Now, they come to to give back by donating themselves. 💙

Estrella put it best: "It’s not scary… just a few minutes of your time can touch a lot of people.

And in case you were curious... Oreos and Cheez-Its were the post-donation snacks of choice! 🧀🍪

11/29/2025

We just wrapped up our 28th Kansas City Chiefs Blood Drive, and Kansas City showed up! More than 230 donors — including nearly 30 first-timers — helped collect 233 lifesaving units 🩸

The room was buzzing with energy: longtime donors catching up, new donors taking that first big step, the Chiefs cheer squad cheering everyone on, and former players chatting with… well, pretty much everyone!

This community never fails to show what it means to take care of each other. ❤️

11/28/2025

"Yeah youuu, you saved lives allll monthhh long!" - AC/DC (we think?)🎶

Rock on to these incredible lifesavers—rolling up their sleeves and doing good,
saving lives in style just like heroes would! 📸

Like, comment, and tag us in your post-donation selfies at your next appointment!

11/27/2025

Today, we’re thankful for you — the lifesavers who make it possible for patients to spend more holidays with the people they love. Your generosity keeps our shelves stocked and our communities strong.

If you haven’t donated yet, there’s still time to give the ultimate gift this season and grab a Chiefs Week t-shirt until Nov 30. From our family to yours, thank you for making a difference and have a happy Thanksgiving. 💛

11/26/2025

You may never meet the patient your donation helped. But for them and their loved ones, that gift means the world — and their gratitude speaks volumes.

Be the reason someone gets to say thank you. Schedule your donation today! 💞