Eligible community members are encouraged to make a lifesaving donation as The Community Blood Center (CBC) experiences a critical need for blood and platelets.
There is an especially great need for Type O. CBC is calling for donors of all blood types to book an appointment as soon as possible at any CBC Donor Center or mobile blood drive.
The summer months are historically challenging for maintaining the blood supply. Donating may not be top of mind as family routines change and many schedule vacations and outdoor activities. However, the need for blood never takes a summer break. Donors are vital in ensuring a reliable blood supply year-round.
“Blood cannot be made or manufactured. Patients rely on volunteer donors to get through surgeries, cancer treatments, labor and delivery complications, life-threatening emergencies and more,” Dr. Todd Straus, Vice President, Medical Services & Chief Medical Officer said. “Save someone’s life this summer by scheduling a donation today.”
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Whether you are donating for the first time or a returning lifesaver, your action makes a significant impact.
Book an appointment by visiting communityblood.org, using the CBC Donor App or calling (800) 280- 4102.
About The Community Blood Center
The Community Blood Center was established in 1955 and continues today as an independent nonprofit providing a safe and reliable blood supply to hospitals in the Midwest. CBC has donor centers in Wisconsin (Appleton, Oshkosh, Little Chute, Woodruff, Wausau and Green Bay) and Illinois (Chicago). CBC hosts more than 100 blood drives every month. The Community Blood Center is a member of America’s Blood Centers (ABC) and Blood Centers of America (BCA) which are networks of independent community-based, not-for-profit blood centers supporting the blood needs for approximately 60% of the United States.
