Community Blood Center

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Julie has been donating for years to honor the strangers who saved her sister’s life during childbirth, and after hearin...
04/16/2026

Julie has been donating for years to honor the strangers who saved her sister’s life during childbirth, and after hearing her story, her partner Travis (IG: ) didn’t hesitate to make his return to donating ❤️

Travis shared that knowing his O+ blood can help almost anyone who needs it was part of what inspired him: “Knowing my blood will help save someone’s life is a feeling like no other.”

Julie (IG: ) said it was an easy “yes” for him, and the two ended up spending what Julie described as “a very sweet day date with my fellow O+ partner.”

For Julie, donating is deeply personal:
“I remember how hard my tears fell when the doctor told me 8 people helped save my sister’s life. I wanted to hug each one and thank them. Now I love knowing someone in KC is sending those same grateful tears and hugs right back.”

Their advice for anyone thinking about donating:
“Just go. Walk in. Talk to the ultra friendly staff. They will help you through everything.” (Travis)
“The actual donation is quick — and you leave feeling like a real-life superhero.” (Julie)

We love seeing donors show up for each other, share their stories, and bring more people into the mission ❤️

Ready to start your own story? Schedule your donation today 🩸

🚨 Urgent need for platelet donors this weekendPatients are counting on us and just a few hours of your time can help sav...
04/16/2026

🚨 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/4cdsRMK

These Jayhawks are some serious lifesavers! ❤️Join the KU American Medical Women’s Association and KU Blood Drives for t...
04/14/2026

These Jayhawks are some serious lifesavers! ❤️

Join the KU American Medical Women’s Association and KU Blood Drives for their next campus blood drive!

📍 Burge Union | Forum B
📅 April 16
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM

🔗Every pint matters — schedule your donation at https://bit.ly/4cGyxin.

Want to turn an ordinary day into something truly meaningful? Grab a friend, roll up your sleeves, and make a difference...
04/13/2026

Want to turn an ordinary day into something truly meaningful? Grab a friend, roll up your sleeves, and make a difference together!

Donating with a friend is a great way to support each other, make memories, and give back to the community at the same time. Tag your donation buddy below!

Joseph started donating to make a difference after losing his mom to cancer—and for the past year, he’s been a dedicated...
04/08/2026

Joseph started donating to make a difference after losing his mom to cancer—and for the past year, he’s been a dedicated platelet donor, giving hope to patients who need it most.

Platelet donors like Joseph play a critical role in cancer care, providing lifesaving support for those undergoing treatment. His commitment is a powerful reminder of how one person can make a lasting impact. ❤️

Inspired by Joseph’s story? You can make a difference, too. Schedule your donation today and help save lives.

Some people donate because they can — and that’s exactly why Danielle keeps showing up. ❤️Danielle has been donating blo...
04/07/2026

Some people donate because they can — and that’s exactly why Danielle keeps showing up. ❤️

Danielle has been donating blood since she was just 16 years old. Having seen friends and loved ones rely on transfusions, including during cancer treatments, she understands how powerful one donation can be.

“I am able to donate, and that’s why I do.”

Her journey even came full circle at the Lee’s Summit Donor Center, where she recently reunited with Mark — the staff member who helped during her very first donation and who has now been serving donors for 31 years.

Every donation connects people in ways we don’t always expect. Thank you, Danielle, for making a lifesaving difference.

04/06/2026

⭐ Calling all type A or AB plasma donors! Our community counts on donors like you, especially in emergency situations. When you donate plasma three times in 2026, you’ll earn Plasma Champion status and this weekender bag as our way of saying thank you for saving lives all year long. Registration required.

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, ...
04/05/2026

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" tote bag. Happy Easter! 🌷

Debbie has been a dedicated blood and platelet donor for more than 35 years, beginning with her first donation in 1989 a...
04/02/2026

Debbie has been a dedicated blood and platelet donor for more than 35 years, beginning with her first donation in 1989 after being inspired by her grandmother's selflessness while battling leukemia.

“I realized I could give a little of myself to help someone else,” Debbie says. “It was my way of making sure my grandmother didn’t feel like a burden and that people who needed blood could still have it.”

Over the years, Debbie expanded her giving to platelets and has now donated more than 150 times, that's over 18 gallons of lifesaving blood products.

“When I donate, it’s two hours where I can do something purely for someone else,” she shares. “It reminds me how fortunate I am to be healthy enough to give. I feel lucky every time I donate.” ❤️

04/01/2026

It’s tote-ally cool to be a lifesaver. 💙

Come to donate at any donor center and select blood drives between April 1-8 and receive a mini Lifesavers tote bag, 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.

03/31/2026

One by one. Bag after bag. “Thank you, donor.” Emily whispered those words after each of her 23 lifesaving transfusions.

Today, Emily celebrates March 31st as her “Alive Day” and as a longtime donor herself, that experience only deepened her commitment, because she knows what it means when time is running out.

Help shape someone’s tomorrow. Donate today at savealifenow.org.

🚨🩸 Right now, we need O- and O+ donors to step up. These blood types are critical for everyday patient care, and in emer...
03/26/2026

🚨🩸 Right now, we need O- and O+ donors to step up. These blood types are critical for everyday patient care, and in emergencies when every second counts.

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.

If you're type O, your donation can make an immediate, lifesaving difference. Don’t wait, schedule your appointment today at savealifenow.org/zipsearch.

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About Community Blood Center of Kansas City

Founded in 1958, Community Blood Center (CBC) serves hospitals in the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area, as well as eastern Kansas and western Missouri. CBC provides nearly 200,000 blood products per year to over 60 area hospitals and relies on volunteer donors each day to meet the need for lifesaving gifts of blood. CBC operates 365/24/7 to deliver safe, high quality products to meet transfusion needs for routine care and emergencies.