Connecticut Blood Center

07/29/2025

"Just donated my O-negative blood – the universal donor saving lives! 🩸❤️ Feeling amazing knowing it could help anyone in need. Tag a friend who should donate too! When was your last donation?" - Donor Howie

Shoutout to this lifesaver for giving and sharing his post-donation selfie! 💪

07/29/2025

We're glad to see blood donation making national news, especially during the ongoing blood emergency! Follow in Craig's footsteps and schedule your next lifesaving donation today: https://donate.ribc.org/donor/schedules/zip ❤️

07/28/2025

The is ongoing! Our team spoke with MSN about what that means and how you can help. 🩸

All blood types are needed, as the blood supply has dropped below a two-day inventory. O-negative and O-positive are critically low.

07/26/2025

Steve has been donating blood for 40 years—first motivated by his wife’s need for a transfusion. After seeing how much it helped her, he knew she wasn’t the only one in need and kept going.

Now, during the , Steve reminds us: donating isn’t a big deal, but it makes a big difference. ❤️

Step up and give blood at a donation location near you!

07/23/2025

Edyta has been donating blood for nearly 30 years—ever since a college presentation inspired her to stay committed. She first got involved by accompanying someone else to donate, and now she makes it a priority to show up as often as she can. ✨

In the midst of this , Edyta wants others to know: “It only takes a small needle to help so many.”

Make a difference and find a donation location near you! 🩸

07/21/2025

🚨 Connecticut Blood Center has declared a 🚨

Our state’s blood supply has dropped below a 2-day inventory—well under the 7-day level needed to support hospital and patient needs. Summer vacations and school breaks have slowed donations, just as trauma cases rise.

We're calling on the community to step up and save lives. Please give and share this post. Schedule a donation at bit.ly/4nOUUWn.

07/10/2025

First-time donor alert! 🚨

Brendan, 16, just made his first blood donation—joined by his proud dad, Kevin! Brendan was inspired to give knowing he could help save someone’s life, and he’s already looking forward to donating regularly with his aunt. Talk about a family making a difference! ❤️🙌

06/25/2025

“I’m working late… ‘cause I’m a donor.
Oh, it looks so cute—my wrapped up arm band!” ✨

A huge shoutout to all our incredible donors who rolled up their sleeves and snapped a pic doing it! 💉📸

Tag us in your donation selfies for a chance to be featured—because saving lives looks good on you.

Let’s give a big round of applause to you and every donor who showed up last month! 👏❤️

06/22/2025

Big news, bigger impact.

Thanks to updated FDA guidance, more people from the LGBTQIA community are now eligible to give blood based on individual donor assessments, not sexual orientation.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I eligible now?” check today and join the movement to make blood donation more inclusive: https://bit.ly/3TiQ2e6

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06/19/2025

On this , we're taking a moment to honor sickle cell warriors, like Parker, and the lifesaving role of blood donors in their fight.

Your donation can make a difference for those going through their toughest battle. Find a donation location near you.

06/19/2025

Today, we honor Juneteenth — a powerful reminder of resilience, liberation, and the ongoing pursuit of equity.

At Connecticut Blood Center, we recognize the importance of acknowledging this pivotal moment in American history and the continued work toward justice and inclusion.

Let this day be a time of reflection, education, and celebration.

Happy Juneteenth!