Connecticut Blood Center

11/14/2025

While making his latest donation (number 3,002 to be exact!) we sat down with Gary to get a better understanding of why he's so passionate about giving back and saving lives. ❤️

11/07/2025

🎶 “I want to hold your haaaand… while you donate!”

All you need is love—and a great donor community. Whether you're a Paul or a Ringo, your donations keep the beat going for patients in need! 💉❤️

Thanks to everyone who rolled up their sleeve, saved lives, and tagged us in their donor selfies.

10/31/2025

"...I got bitten by the blood donation bug. I’m doing an altruistic donation (in) mid-December. I’m so excited to do it."

We’re inspired by actor Jesse Eisenberg, who recently shared his plans to donate a kidney to a stranger in need. Organ and blood donation go hand in hand—and we’re proud to see a fellow donor taking that commitment to saving lives even further!

Read more about his story on the TODAY Show.

The "Now You See Me: Now You Don't" star shared the news of his upcoming altruistic kidney donation on TODAY.

10/17/2025

The week is about to get a whole lot better— our Connecticut Donor Center is open on Mondays, beginning Oct 27!

Come roll up your sleeves, and start your week off comfortably at our Middletown Donor Center. Book your appointment today at donate.ctblood.org. 🩸

10/16/2025

The new school year is in full swing and we couldn't be more grateful for the hundreds of students who have already come out to donate!

Did you know that high school and college donors account for roughly 20% of all donations nationwide? We think that's a green flag! 💚 🦸 🩸

10/07/2025

Cara made her first blood donation in honor of her mom, a frequent O- donor who always reminded her family how important giving blood was.

Cara admits she once thought her own B+ blood type wasn’t really needed—but quickly learned that every type plays a lifesaving role. She was surprised by how quick and easy the process was (the donation itself took just 10 minutes!) and hopes that by sharing her experience, others will see how simple it can be to save lives.

We’re so grateful to Cara for honoring her mom’s legacy and starting her own donor journey—next time, she’s even bringing her partner to join her! ❤️

10/02/2025

Meet Sophie— a student, soon-to-be college freshman, and passionate blood donor who’s using her voice to inspire the next generation of lifesavers.

In a recent op-ed featured in her local newspaper, Sophie shared, "Young donors like me aren’t showing up the way we used to. Across the country, donations from people under 25 have dropped by more than a third in the past two decades. That’s scary, because the future of the blood supply depends on new donors stepping up."

For Sophie, giving blood started as family tradition — and became something much deeper. "I was surprised to learn how many of my own friends and neighbors have needed blood... What I’ve realized is that most people don’t understand how critical blood donation is until it saves someone they love."

Her message is clear: young donors matter. "We are the future of the blood supply. We’re the ones who will determine whether hospitals have the blood they need when someone’s life is on the line."

Congratulations to Sophie for her publication, and we know whether she's off in college or back in her hometown, she's making an impact wherever she goes! 🩸

09/25/2025

O- donors... you're the universal lifesaver! 🩸 Join us to donate this Sep or Oct and register for our exclusive CTBC notebook. 📝

Every donation helps patients turn the page to a new chapter—and now you’ve got the perfect place to track your own lifesaving story. Sign up at ctblood.org/lifesaver.

09/24/2025

These certified lifesavers are feelin' good and lookin' nice! 📸

Each month, we spotlight the best donor selfies—showcasing the faces and smiles of those who rolled up their sleeves and shared their pics to inspire others.

Don't forget to tag us to be featured next month! 🤳

09/11/2025

Anna's father had a simple but powerful motto: "Get MAD" — Make A Difference.

As a 9/11 first responder, NYPD Sergeant, and avid blood donor, he embodied those words every day. Thanks to the generosity of blood donors, he lived nearly 20 more years — years filled with family milestones and a lasting legacy of service.

Today, Anna continues his mission by donating blood and hosting blood drives herself. This 9/11, let's honor the heroes who gave everything. Get MAD. Make a difference. Donate blood.

09/10/2025

🚨 Urgent Appeal: O- Blood Needed NOW 🚨

We are down to a 1-day supply. Hospitals are already being impacted.

If you are O-, please donate immediately. Lives depend on it. https://bit.ly/41jue7E

09/08/2025

Just one donation can help a patient keep rowing. Three? That’s enough to power a whole crew. 🚣‍♀️

It only takes about an hour to make a real impact for someone pushing through treatment or surgery.

Give blood, save lives—and enjoy rewards all year long, like a pint of beer or ice cream, summer gear, and more.