January is National Blood Donor Month.

President Richard Nixon proclaimed January 1970 as the first National Blood Donor Month on December 31, 1969, as requested by Senate Joint Resolution 154, to pay tribute to voluntary blood donors and encourage new donors to join.

This month continues to be celebrated each year to thank America’s blood donors and encourage more people to donate blood.

Articles and Information:

Blood Donor Basics

Blood Transfusion and Donation

Learning Center

Learn What to Expect

What to Do Before, During, and After Your Donation

Organizations:

America’s Blood Centers

American Red Cross

Donating Blood

ImpactLife

Vitalant

Podcasts:

Behind Blood Donation

Blood Donor Questions

Overcoming the Challenges of Blood and Plasma Supply

Role of the Donation Screening Lab

The Process of Blood Donation

The Surprising Benefits of Becoming a Repeat Blood Donor

Videos and Webinars:

Breaking Down Different Types of Blood Donation

Learn about the Process of Blood Donation and Blood Facts

Vein to Vein: The Science of Blood Donation

What Happens to Your Blood After You Donate?