01/09/2026
January is National Blood Donor Month, an observance recognized every year since 1970 to honor blood donors and encourage lifesaving donations. The first blood bank in the United States opened in 1937, and the need for blood continues to this day. According to the American Red Cross, only about 10 percent of eligible people donate blood, even though nearly 38 percent can. Just one pint of donated blood has the potential to save up to three lives. Thank you to all donors who make a difference in our community.