OneBlood

Blood donors, assemble!⚡

Have you checked out our newest I Am OneBlood story about Khalil?

Every year, we feature four different people as a part of our I Am OneBlood program. These inspiring stories highlight the importance of perseverance, hope, and blood donation in saving lives.

Learn about Khalil here: https://oneblood.org/khalil

Christmas in July, anyone? 🎅🎄☀️

Shoutout to Santa for coming out to donate blood while on summer break!

Join him in saving lives by finding a OneBlood Big Red Bus or Donor Center near you today: https://givelife.io/itg

Thank you so much to the over 800 blood donors that came out to the 🩸🏈 8th Annual Touchdown For Life Blood Drive at EverBank Stadium last Saturday! And, of course, thank you so much to our partners, the Jacksonville Jaguars, for hosting.

By donating and sharing your power, we were able to save up to 2,427 lives! Go !! 🎉🐆

On average, there are 30,000 blood transfusions and 6,000 platelet transfusions every day. Recipients and their loved ones rely on people like you to continue donating to save lives.🩸

The Message My Donor program connects grateful recipients and lifesaving donors.🥰 To learn more about this program, click here: https://bit.ly/47F0od3

Do you have any good boys or good girls in your life? Donate blood from now until August 11 at select drives and get them a 𝑝𝑎𝑤-𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒 Limited-edition Dog Days of Summer bandana!

Not only will your doggo have a stylish bandana to show off, you’ll get our Tote Bag and $20 eGift Card when you donate. 🐶

𝗧𝗮𝗴 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 (𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀) 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮! Your pup could be featured on our social media.

Click the link to find the closest Dog Days of Summer drive to you: https://givelife.io/j51f

Tote-ally obsessed with our tote bags this summer! ☀️😎 Tell us how you're using yours in the comments.

Whether you're carrying groceries, beach essentials, or even your latest book haul, we can’t wait to see how you’re toting around this season! 🎒🛍️

Happy ! 👍😍🎉

Celebrate with us by commenting below 👇 using 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙟𝙞𝙨 to describe your favorite blood donation 🩸 experience!

Khalil was only six months old when he had his first blood transfusion due to his sickle cell disease. He’s had nine more transfusions since then, each one giving him the opportunity to live life to the fullest. 🫶

Learn more about how blood donors are changing Khalil’s life: oneblood.org/khalil

💪🩸 Iron is so important when donating blood because it helps replace the red blood cells lost when giving. Without enough red blood cells, your body can't carry enough oxygen needed from your lungs to the rest of your body.

Before donating blood, all donors receive a 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 that includes testing hemoglobin levels. Low hemoglobin indicates low iron stores and anemia.

Were you deferred from donating because of low iron? Don't worry! You can try again next time. Learn more about iron and iron-rich foods here: https://bit.ly/3W5qjae

What else do you bring when you donate platelets?

What a great way to start the day 🌅🩸 Thanks for coming in to donate, Alan!

Donating blood may help reduce high blood pressure, improve blood flow, and regulate iron levels. All of which helps decrease a person’s risk of heart attacks.

Giving from the heart is truly good for your heart! ❤️ Schedule your next lifesaving blood donation today: https://givelife.io/itg

👋 Meet Ted, our first blood donor at the Jacksonville Jaguars 8th Annual Touchdown for Life Blood Drive. He is a longtime Jags fan and longtime blood donor, almost at 7 gallons! 🩸 Thank you so much for coming out, Ted!

Join us today at EverBank Stadium until 6pm. All lifesaving blood donors go home with One Free Game Ticket and a Limited-edition T-shirt. Walk-ins Welcome!

Learn more: https://givelife.io/uqmv

Did you know that African American donors are 10 times more likely to be a blood match for sickle cell patients? 🩷 Yet only 1 in 100 African Americans give blood. More blood donors from minority groups are needed to diversify the blood supply and help patients survive.

Learn more about the Message My Donor 💌 program here: https://bit.ly/47F0od3

Every two seconds someone needs blood. The more you donate, the more lives you can save.

𝐴𝑟𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑦 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑖𝑡? Schedule your appointment today: https://oneblood.org/donate-now.html

🚨 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱: Help Save Lives – Donate Blood Today! 🚨

Congratulations on 125 gallons, Paul! 🎉 Love the socks 🧦

"I was recruited by Edie at the Rockledge branch while donating whole blood. Donating platelets gives my life purpose and it is very satisfying knowing someone will be helped. All is possible with the existence of Oneblood and the heroic staff that makes the experience extraordinary. LIVE TO GIVE!"

𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲? Find a Big Red Bus or Donor Center near you now: https://givelife.io/itg

"I started donating whole blood in 1998. My Father was a lifelong donor, and me and my 3 brothers would always fight for who got the blood donor shirts that my Dad would bring home. We were little, so we would wear them to bed as PJs.

I wanted to be like my Dad, so as soon as I became old enough, I started donating whole blood.

In 2005, I started donating platelets. I tried to be as consistent as possible over the years, but it’s never easy, especially when you are scared of needles.

Earlier this month, I hit my 100th platelet donation. I try to get my friends and family (and even strangers) to donate, but very few people choose to. Most people are just scared of the needle experience.

Again, I am scared of needles. I hate the process. But before my blood donation, I look at pictures of sick children that are going through cancer, or burn victims, and how scared they must be when these little kids & babies see those needles. All my fears go away, and a switch goes off. And I want those needles in my arms immediately, so I can help those kids, and maybe take away some of their pain.

If they have to go through the “needle experience” when they are sick and scared, and not feeling good, then how in the world can I (a healthy/happy guy) not do it to help them?

Once you realize that and you look at the big picture, you will welcome the needle experience and get over your fears and donate.

After my 100th platelet donation (and I don't know how many dozens of whole blood) I feel like I earned the right to share my story and most importantly, that people will listen."

- 𝑹𝒚𝒂𝒏 | 𝑩𝒐𝒄𝒂 𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒏, 𝑭𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒂

🚨𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱: Help Save Lives – Donate Blood Today!🚨

🚨𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱: Help Save Lives – Donate Blood Today!🚨

Giving the gift of life never goes unappreciated. Whether your donation is inspired by a family member or you donate because you want to help strangers, it is valued.🩸

Click here to schedule your appointment to save someone's life: https://givelife.io/juia

🚨𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝: Help Save Lives – Donate Blood Today!🚨

Thank you for donating, Cheri! OneBlood Team Members are stepping up to give blood while we are in Urgent Need.

It might be 4th of July, but the need for blood never takes a holiday! 𝐎𝐧𝐞𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, so you can celebrate by donating blood and saving lives.

🩸🤍💙 Plus, rock your patriotic pride in style with our 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐅𝐚𝐧-𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐓-𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐭. Only available until Sunday, July 7th! Find a OneBlood location near you now: https://givelife.io/juia

🚨𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱: Help Save Lives – Donate Blood Today!🚨

Happy 4th of July!

Donor Centers and Big Red Buses are still open today. 𝑃𝑜𝑝 𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑔𝑖𝑣𝑒 to get our themed T-shirt and to save a life!

Click to schedule your appointment: https://givelife.io/juia

🚨𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱: Help Save Lives – Donate Blood Today!🚨

Before Khalil was born, a test determined that he would have sickle cell disease, an inherited blood disorder that reshapes the red blood cells and can block blood flow. Due to his condition, Khalil has relied on blood transfusions his entire life.💜

Khalil is now going into third grade and is thriving thanks to his blood donors. To learn more about Khalil’s story, click here: oneblood.org/khalil

Attention all Jags fans! 🏈🐆 Donate blood at the 8th Annual Touchdown For Life Blood Drive hosted by the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium.

All donors will score 🎟️ One Free Home Game TICKET and a Limited-edition T-shirt.

The blood drive kicks off on Saturday, July 13th from 8am-6pm. We hope to see you in our huddle!

Plan ahead and score! Book your appointment by July 12th and, after you donate, you’ll be entered to win Two Gallagher Club Passes. Save your spot today: https://givelife.io/uqmv

🚨𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱: Help Save Lives – Donate Blood!🚨

Time to rally the troops 📢 Summer is the perfect time to get your family and friends together to donate and save lives! Plus, it's when blood collections are always low and needed the most.

Get on a Big Red Bus near you or schedule an appointment today: https://givelife.io/itg

🚨𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱: Help Save Lives – Donate Blood Today!🚨

"As a leukemia patient waiting on a bone marrow transplant, I am dependent upon platelets.

Thank you to all who make this lifesaving effort for those of us that really depend upon it. May God bless each and every donor and recipient."

- 𝑬𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒆𝒏 | 𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒂 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝑭𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒂

🚨𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱: Help Save Lives – Donate Blood Today!🚨

In 2021, around 6.5 million people donated blood in the United States. 🤯 Those donations go to people with cancer, trauma patients, and other people with medical complications.

Thanks to blood donors like you, hospitals are able to help these patients fight their toughest battles.💪

Click here to schedule your appointment: https://givelife.io/juia

"My son Blake is a living miracle,” says Jimmy. Ten years ago, while Jimmy was driving home with Blake he swerved to avoid a dog and crashed into a tree.

As a result, Blake suffered many broken bones and a traumatic brain injury. Blake was in a near death situation.

“He needed an unbelievable amount of blood, bag after bag,” says his dad. Blake underwent fifteen surgeries and was in a coma for a year. He was on a ventilator and feeding tube for some time and then started rehabilitation.

Ten years later he has nearly recovered with some limitation.

Despite the scars left behind by the automotive accident, Blake’s dad says, “he is the light for a bad day and is now a young man around town.”

Today, Blake and his dad are regular blood donors. They both know that patients at area hospitals need blood to recover."

- 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒌𝒆 | 𝑻𝒉𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒔𝒗𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒆, 𝑮𝒆𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒊𝒂