We're offering donors a little something special for Mother’s Day! Join us to donate May 7–9 and receive a mini tote bag as our thank-you! Whether you’re celebrating a mom, honoring one, or simply giving back, there’s no better way to make the day meaningful ❤️🩸

Our community came together at Newark High School to honor the life and legacy of student Kaleb Blumberg. The drive resulted in more than 30 units of lifesaving blood donations, each one a meaningful tribute to Kaleb, who passed away in October 2025 during his junior year. ❤️

After losing his mom to cancer, Joseph started donating platelets as a way of helping others in a similar situation. Join us to donate platelets by Sunday, April 26 and you'll receive a $20 e-gift card as our way of saying thanks. Registration required: https://bit.ly/3OikW7P

🩸 Our Concord team is ready to welcome you with friendly faces, expert care, and answers to any questions you may have — whether it’s your first donation or your fiftieth. Stop by, say hello, and make a lifesaving difference this week: https://bit.ly/4czQJcn

This weekend can’t wait. Platelet donors are urgently needed to help meet patient demand and every appointment makes an impact. Be the reason someone gets the care they need. Donate platelets + receive a $20 e-gift card. Sign up ➡️ https://bit.ly/4vuFcUp

The future of the blood supply starts with young donors! High school and college students play a critical role in keeping our communities healthy. With fewer people donating in recent years, it’s more important than ever for the next generation to step up and donate.

🚨 Urgent need for platelet donors this weekend! Patients are counting on us and just a few hours of your time can help save multiple lives. Step up when it matters most. Donate platelets this weekend + get a $20 e-gift card. Register now ➡️ https://bit.ly/4vuFcUp

Now’s the perfect time to step up! When you stop by to donate platelets twice between now and June 25, you’ll receive your choice of: 💛 A $40 e-gift card 💛 OR a premium puffer vest Registration is required ➡️ https://bit.ly/4sD2k0a

From recipient to donor, Jeff’s story comes full circle. While battling leukemia & lymphoma, Jeff received several lifesaving transfusions. Now in remission, he donated for the first time in 10 years. “It is better to give than receive…now that I can, I will continue to give.”

The “In Memory of Jess Garrison” Blood Drive brought the community together in a powerful way, collecting 61 units of lifesaving blood! “Jess touched so many lives and will always be remembered for her kindness and willingness to help others,” said Jess' wife Richelle 💙

When you start donating blood young, you’re building a habit of giving that truly matters. Every donation helps patients in need — from accident victims to cancer patients — and strengthens your community’s blood supply for years to come. Start young. Give often. Save lives.

We're in urgent need of 25 more platelet appointments this weekend to meet patient demand, and your donation can truly move the needle. Join us to donate platelets by April 14 and receive a $20 e-gift card. Registration required ➡️ https://bit.ly/4c4Vg7H

Our Christiana Donor Center is open six days a week to make donating as convenient as possible! 🗓️ Hours: • Monday–Thursday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. • Friday & Saturday: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Stop by when it works for you, because patients are counting on all of us: https://bit.ly/4rYnHJf

This Easter, be a good egg! Roll up your sleeve and donate blood. It’s a simple way to make a big impact. Don't forget, when you hop into a donor center or drive by April 8, you'll receive our limited-edition Lifesaver #totebag. #blooddonor #lifesaver

From emergency situations to ongoing medical treatments, patients rely on donated blood to survive and heal. There’s no substitute for blood and it can’t be manufactured, only generous donors can provide it. Are you ready to join the team? Roll up your sleeve and make an impact!

“Donors don’t just give blood…they give futures.” 🩸 Emily received 19 units of blood during two transfusions for postpartum hemorrhage. A longtime donor, that day became her “Alive Day” & deepened her commitment to give. Help shape someone’s tomorrow. https://bit.ly/4lT6Rdb

Donate at any donor center or blood drive between April 1–8 and receive a mini Lifesavers #totebag, a small but mighty symbol that you stepped up for patients in need. Roll up your sleeve, make an impact, and carry your lifesaver status wherever you go. https://bit.ly/4lT6Rdb

Every day, patients rely on lifesaving blood transfusions, and the need never takes a break. That’s why it’s so important for young people to step up and donate. Young donors play a critical role in keeping our blood supply strong, especially during times when donations drop.

🚨🩸 Our O- inventory is at a critical level, with less than a 3-day supply remaining. O+ is also in constant demand, as it can help the majority of patients and is one of the most commonly used blood types in hospitals. Schedule your appointment: https://bit.ly/4sBC07F

Longtime donor MaryEllen brought her daughter, Stephanie, and her grandson, James, to her most recent donation. Even more exciting, James made his very first donation and officially joined the lifesaver club! 🎉

Attention Milford residents — you asked, we answered! Our limited-edition 302 t-shirt is coming to the Milford Public Library on March 30. Everyone who stops by to give will not only save up to three lives, but walk away with our new, custom shirt: https://bit.ly/3NE2PIO

🩸 Dover donors, we’re here for you! Our Dover Donor Center is open five days a week, making it easy to roll up your sleeve and help save lives in the heart of Delmarva. Plus, our Dover team is always ready to welcome you! Schedule your appointment today: https://bit.ly/3OVi4xD

Join us in supporting #WorldDownSyndromeDay 🧦 When you join us to donate at our Christiana, Middletown, or Dagsboro Donor Centers this Saturday, you’ll receive a pair of limited-edition 'Lifesaver' socks (while supplies last)! https://bit.ly/3PfiRtf #WDSD #RockYourSocks

🩸 Reminder: Our Dagsboro Donor Center is open Tuesday through Saturday! Every donation makes a difference, and we’re proud to make it easy for people in Dagsboro to give blood close to home. If you’ve been thinking about donating, stop by and see us! https://bit.ly/3MTiZ0U

A big thank you to CoastLife TV host Charlie Sokaitis, who recently rolled up his sleeve and donated blood at our Dagsboro Donor Center to help raise awareness about the importance of regular blood donation in coastal communities! ❤️

Recently at our Dover center, Collections Supervisor Taylor had someone very special in the donor chair — her dad, Kimbridge! As an O- donor, Kimbridge’s gift is especially powerful. Known as the universal blood type, O- blood is critical for emergencies when every second counts.

In 2022, Vinny was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of kidney cancer. More than 30 blood and platelet transfusions helped carry him through treatment. Today, Vinny is thriving as a passionate jiu-jitsu athlete and an advocate for blood donation.

Harry’s new album = 43 minutes. A blood donation = about an hour. Why not do both and make a difference while you listen! 🎧 Roll up your sleeve, make a difference, and remember: Donate Occasionally, Eat Cookies All the Time 🕺 #HarryStyles

Thinking about donating blood? Trust us, the snacks are worth it. The need for blood donors remains constant, and every donation truly makes a difference. If you’ve been thinking about donating, this is your sign! Come in, relax in a donor chair, and enjoy some great snacks.

Meet Abbie, a Talbot County EMT who’s making a lifesaving impact on and off the clock. “We had a patient that was really sick, and they were hanging blood for him,” Abbie said while making her second donation. Now headed to paramedic school, donating feels especially meaningful.

Support our BBD community by donating to #DoMore24DE on March 5 and 6! Sign up for a reminder to support BBD’s fundraising campaign and make a local impact ➡️ https://bit.ly/40DWnEw

Have some time off? Help us rebuild the blood supply this week! 🩸 The recent storm forced us to cancel more than 300 donations and that has significantly impacted our region's inventory. If you’ve been thinking about donating, now is the time! https://bit.ly/4oJPAna

Join us in celebrating four first-time platelet donors, Kaitlyn, Jarrod, Sydney, and Bryant! They all came out to support their sister, who is currently battling an illness. Their donations are a beautiful example of how family and community come together when it matters most.

Due to the winter storm, we have adjusted our donor center hours. Please check our website for our revised open hours this week. If you are eligible to give, we encourage you to schedule an appointment as soon as it’s safe to travel. Please schedule your next appointment at bit.ly/4at8GcM.

As our blood emergency continues, we need our community now more than ever. 🩸 Every donation matters. Each person who rolls up their sleeve brings us one step closer to ending this emergency and ensuring patients have access to the care they need️: https://bit.ly/4oJPAna

ABO Joe wants you to know that our blood supply is at critically low levels. Winter weather, seasonal illness, and missed appointments have caused donations to drop, but the need for blood never slows down. If you’re eligible, please make an appointment as soon as you can!

When Rosalynn heard about the blood emergency, she came straight out to donate. Her decision to roll up her sleeve means someone’s surgery can move forward, someone’s treatment can continue, and someone’s life can be saved. Thank you, Rosalynn, for stepping up. 💪

🚨 Blood Bank of Delmarva Declares Blood Emergency 🚨 Donations are down 40%, leaving a less than 2-day supply for hospitals. Trauma, surgery, and cancer patients need you. Be a lifeline. Donate blood today: https://bit.ly/4oJPAna

At just 17 years old, Ava recently became a first-time blood donor, and her reason is pretty inspiring: it was her New Year’s resolution. “Whatever minor inconvenience it is for us, it could do real good for the world. It’s worth it for me,” Ava said. #youthdonor #lifesaver

While Nick was serving in Afghanistan, he saw firsthand just how critical blood can be. “Once I found out I had O negative [blood], I thought it was important. You never know who you’re helping,” he says. “And your body makes more, so don’t be stingy.”

In honor of #NationalBloodDonorMonth, we asked our donors one simple question: “Why do you donate blood?” ❤️ And all month long, you filled our walls — and our hearts — with your answers. Here are just a few of the reasons our donors show up. 👇

In 2024, Valentina was diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia, a rare and serious bone marrow failure disorder. As part of her treatment, she needed more than 20 blood and platelet transfusions — each one made possible by generous donors who rolled up their sleeves to help a stranger.

Due to severe winter weather in our area Blood Bank of Delmarva donor centers in Dover, Middletown & Salisbury will be closed on 1/26. Our Christiana donor center will open at noon on 1/26. Your donation is still vital please reschedule your appointment at https://delmarvablood.org/donate-blood

In 2022, Vinny’s life changed forever when he was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of kidney cancer. Over the months that followed, Vinny received more than 30 blood & platelet transfusions. Today, Vinny is not just a survivor, he’s a powerful voice for blood donation.

With the threat of inclement weather this weekend, donations are more critical than ever. If you are scheduled for a donation Saturday - Monday, please consider making your donation early, or making an appointment for early next week: https://bit.ly/4oJPAna

In 2021, Jason, a donor and MM at BBD was diagnosed with adrenal cancer. After a grueling surgery, blood transfusions saved Jason's life. “I was on the operating table, vulnerable and scared but surviving because someone—someone just like me—had taken the time to give blood."

Last week, Delaware State Auditor Lydia York gave blood in observance of National Blood Donor Month! 🩸 “I think it’s important to keep all the blood types available." Thank you, Auditor York, for leading by example and helping ensure our community has the blood it needs!

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reminded us that “Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.” This MLK Day, honor his legacy through an act of service that saves lives. Donating blood is a simple way to make a powerful impact in your community. Be a lifesaver.

Three generations of women from the Rios family answered the urgent call to donate blood, continuing a powerful family tradition. Alma started this lifesaving legacy in 1988. Gina become a regular donor in 1997, and Ariana proudly made her first donation in 2022.

There’s a Loyalty Program for every donor: whole blood, double reds, platelets, or plasma. Pick the one that fits your blood type and help save more lives year-round. Join today.