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National Blood Donation Month
Washington, DC – America’s Blood Centers, the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB), and the American Red Cross are uniting to express gratitude to the roughly 7 million people across the United States who donate blood as National Blood Donor Month approaches in January. This month serves to recognize America’s donors and encourage more individuals to donate blood in January and throughout the year.
The blood community is greatly appreciative of all the individuals who donated blood this past year, including the many newly eligible donors who gave blood following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s donor eligibility updates in 2023. New and returning donors are critically needed as the blood donor base throughout the U.S. has continued to shrink. The blood community reminds Americans to consult with their local blood center to confirm their eligibility and to make an appointment to donate blood this month – or any time in 2024.