Memorial Blood Centers

12/09/2025

"Oh, the weather outside is frightful
But the blood center is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let it flow, let it flow, let it flow!" 🩸

12/06/2025

Cold outside? We’ve got the perfect reason to come in from the chill.

Grab a hot cup of coffee, warm up, and make a lifesaving difference while you’re here. Our donors are heroes year-round, but we especially need you during these colder months when appointments dip.

Bundle up, stop by, and give the gift that keeps someone else going. ❤️🩸

12/05/2025

Want to know one of the biggest green flags out there? ➡️ Being a blood donor!

It shows you care about your community, you’re willing to help others, and you’re not afraid to roll up your sleeve to save a life. Young donors are the future of our blood supply!

12/04/2025

Last week, we teamed up with our friends in the magical world of "Romantasy" at the Fables & Flames blood drive — and it was truly a storybook kind of day!

From book lovers to fantasy fans, the community came out strong for their very first blood drive with us. Together, we collected 20 lifesaving units — an amazing start to a brand-new partnership. ❤️

12/03/2025

Please join us in congratulating Matthew K, the winner of the Border Battle Football Ticket Sweepstakes, courtesy of Abbott! Matthew and his wife had incredible seats for the game this past Saturday, as they watched the Minnesota Gophers beat the Wisconsin Badgers to retain Paul Bunyan’s Axe.

With 11 gallons of whole blood donated, Matthew has shown unwavering dedication to helping save lives in our community. His commitment to showing up, rolling up a sleeve, and giving selflessly makes him more than deserving of this win.

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/3Y26yl2

12/01/2025

Do you want to win Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers tickets? Of course you do!

Whether you yell “SKOL!” or “Go Pack Go!” get ready to rush in to save lives. Come in to donate at any donor center or blood drive between December 1 and December 19 and you’ll automatically be entered to win two lower-level tickets to the Vikings vs. Packers game in January and Skol hats courtesy of The Sota Shop.

There’s no time to wait, schedule your appointment today! ➡️ mbc.org/sweepstakes

11/30/2025

Platelets are essential for patients battling cancer, facing major surgeries, recovering from trauma, or undergoing transplants. They help blood clot, prevent dangerous bleeding, and often mean the difference between crisis and recovery.

But there’s a challenge: platelets have a shelf life of only 5–7 days.
That means our supply needs constant replenishment — and we rely on dedicated donors to keep it strong.

Your donation can help multiple patients and provide hope where it’s needed most.

💛 Give more often.
💛 Make a targeted impact.
💛 Help save lives this week.

11/29/2025

Meet Madison, a 16-year-old junior and proud first-time donor who pushed past her fear to make a difference.

“My mom usually gives blood, and she says it’s a good deed,” Madison shared. “Once they put the needle in, it’s not that bad… and I’m scared of needles.”

It’s young donors like Madison who prove that even small moments of bravery can have a lifesaving impact!

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 Lifesavers t-shirt. From our family to yours, thank you for making a difference and have a happy Thanksgiving. 💛

11/26/2025

Meet Eric, one of our incredible platelet and blood donors, who just celebrated an amazing 275 lifetime donations!

When asked what keeps him coming back, Eric shared, “I have my health, and if I can share it with someone that needs it… that’s great!” Thank you, Eric, for your remarkable dedication and compassion — and for showing what it means to give the gift of life, again and again.