01/08/2026
A sincere thank you to Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird, University of Nebraska-Lincoln President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., and Blood Recipients Haylee and Kayla Werth for attending yesterday's press conference in recognition of National Blood Donor Month and the ongoing need for blood donations across the region.
"We’re incredibly grateful to our community leaders for standing with us today and encouraging folks to make blood donation part of their new year, because one donation can make all the difference for a patient in need," said Cheryl Warholoski, Executive Director of Blood Operations
January is historically one of the most challenging months for the blood supply, as holiday travel, winter weather, and seasonal illness often disrupt donations while patient needs remain constant. National Blood Donor Month serves as a reminder of the lifesaving impact of routine blood donation.