As an A+ donor, your blood type is the second most common type. In fact, 34% of the population has this blood type. Your platelets are the most powerful part of your A+ blood. Platelets can be donated as often as every seven days, recommended every 14, and up to 24 times a year. Platelets are in high demand by hospitals and help cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. However, depending on hospital need, a whole blood donation might be preferred. We count on you to donate whenever you are eligible to help meet those needs.

As an A- donor, your blood type is rare. Only 6%, or 1 in 16 people, have A- blood. You can donate blood to anyone with a blood type of A or AB, regardless of whether they are positive or negative. Every two seconds, someone needs blood. The need for blood is constant, for reasons ranging from surgeries to cancer treatments to traumatic injuries. Your donation is often transfused within just three days. That why your donation is important, and we count on you to give whenever you are eligible. We count on you to give whenever you are eligible because your donation is important.

As an O- blood donor, you are the universal red cell donor. That is because your red blood cells can be transfused to any patient, regardless of the recipient’s blood type. When seconds count, emergency room doctors often do not have time to determine the blood type of the patient and will depend on O- blood to help save lives in these situations. Because of this, your blood type is in the highest demand. We count on your donations to help those with compromised immune systems like cancer patients or even premature babies who need a transfusion.

Type O+ blood is given to patients more than any other blood type, which is why it is considered the most needed blood type. Your blood is compatible with any red blood cells that are positive. When seconds count in major trauma situations, many hospitals will transfuse O+ blood, even when the patient’s blood type is unknown. Though your blood type is not the universal type, it is more available, which makes it critical in trauma care. We count on your donation because your blood is one of the first types to run out during a shortage due to its high demand.

Only 2% of the population has B- blood. Your blood type can be transfused to B and AB patients. Since both of these types are rare, your donations make a difference to make sure blood products are available when needed.
Every two seconds, someone needs blood. The need for blood is constant, for reasons ranging from surgeries to cancer treatments to traumatic injuries. Your donation is often transfused within just three days. We count on you to give whenever you are eligible because your donation is important.

About 9% of the population has B+ blood. Your blood can be transfused to both B+ and AB+ patients. In trauma situations and surgeries, it is important to have your blood type readily available. Your platelets are the most powerful part of your B+ blood. Platelets can be donated as often as every seven days, recommended every 14 days, and up to 24 times a year. Platelets are in high demand by hospitals and help cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Red blood cells from B+ donors also hold lifesaving power. Depending on hospital need, a whole blood donation might also be preferred. We count on you to donate whenever you are eligible to help meet those needs.

Only 1% of the population has AB- blood, making it the rarest blood type. Donors who are AB- are the universal plasma donor because this component can be transfused into any patient, regardless of the recipient’s blood type. Your platelets and plasma are the most powerful parts of your AB- blood. Platelets can be donated as often as every seven days, recommended every 14 days, and up to 24 times a year. Platelets are in high demand by hospitals and help cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. We count on your platelet and plasma donations to help meet those needs.

Only 3% of the population has AB+ blood, making it one of the rarest blood types. Donors who are AB+ are the universal plasma donor because this component can be transfused into any patient, regardless of the recipient’s blood type. Your platelets and plasma are the most powerful parts of your AB+ blood. Platelets can be donated as often as every seven days, recommended every 14 days, and up to 24 times a year. Platelets are in high demand by hospitals and help cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. We count on your platelet and plasma donations to help meet those needs.