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Connecticut Blood Center (CTBC) is the primary supplier of blood and blood products to patients being cared for in more than 11 Connecticut hospitals. CTBC operates a hospital services blood storage depot from our Connecticut center so we can quickly and reliably get urgent or unexpected orders to local hospitals. CTBC is operated by Rhode Island Blood Center, a division of New York Blood Center, Inc. -- a national organization with multiple operating divisions known collectively as New York Blood Center Enterprises. CTBC and its partners have more than five decades of experience saving lives by ensuring a safe and plentiful blood supply to the patients and hospitals we serve.

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.” ❤️

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. www.ctblood.org

03/20/2026

The first day of spring is finally here and you know what that means, it's time to make your second 'All Seasons' donation!

Stop by any donor center or drive before May 31 to complete your spring donation and stay on track to donate four times in 2026. A new season is the perfect reminder that patients need blood 365 days a year.

Not yet registered? There's still time to catch up! Head to the and select "Loyal Lifesavers" to learn how you can qualify for this limited-edited weekender bag. 🌸

The luck of the Irish might be on your side! ☘️In 2022, the FDA lifted many Mad Cow disease (vCJD) travel restrictions, ...
03/17/2026

The luck of the Irish might be on your side! ☘️

In 2022, the FDA lifted many Mad Cow disease (vCJD) travel restrictions, meaning people who spent time in Ireland, France, or the United Kingdom between 1980–2001 may now be eligible to donate blood.

If you’ve been waiting for your chance to give, this might be it. Check your eligibility and help save lives this St. Patrick’s Day. 🍀

This International Women’s Day, we’re proud to recognize the incredible impact women have on the lifesaving mission of b...
03/08/2026

This International Women’s Day, we’re proud to recognize the incredible impact women have on the lifesaving mission of blood donation.

Did you know that nearly 55% of blood donors in the United States are female? Every day, women across our communities roll up their sleeves to help ensure hospitals have the blood they need for patients facing surgery, cancer treatments, trauma, and more.

Whether they’re donating themselves, encouraging friends and family to give, or volunteering at blood drives, women play a vital role in keeping the blood supply strong.

To all the women who give their time, compassion, and blood to help others, thank you for being lifesavers. ❤️

🚨 Connecticut Blood Center Declares a Blood Emergency 🚨Last week’s historic winter storm cost our region more than 1,500...
03/05/2026

🚨 Connecticut Blood Center Declares a Blood Emergency 🚨

Last week’s historic winter storm cost our region more than 1,500 blood donations, forcing widespread drive cancellations, donor center closures, and travel disruptions across the state. Our region now has less than a two-day blood supply, well below the seven-day level needed to support local hospitals.

While regular operations have resumed, rebuilding the blood inventory will take time. Local patients—trauma victims, surgery patients, and those fighting cancer—are at risk.

Your donation can help close the gap. Schedule a donation near you today: ctblood.org

02/17/2026

🩸 What are platelets — and why are they so important?

Think of platelets as the firefighters of your bloodstream. When bleeding happens, they’re the first to respond and get things under control.

Patients facing cancer treatments, organ transplants, chronic illnesses, and bleeding disorders rely on platelet transfusions to survive.

But here’s the catch: Platelets must be used within 7 days.

That means hospitals need a constant supply from donors like you.

🎥 Watch our first Blood 101 video to learn more.
📅 Then schedule your platelet donation today: bit.ly/4cpVzdC

❤️ Love is in the air…and in their veins! Husband and wife Sanawar & Jennalyn donated together this February—Jennalyn ma...
02/14/2026

❤️ Love is in the air…and in their veins! Husband and wife Sanawar & Jennalyn donated together this February—Jennalyn made Sunday morning appointments for both and, even better, this was Sanawar's very first donation!

What better way to celebrate today than by sharing the gift of life... Happy Valentine's Day! 💖

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Myrone and his girlfriend, Lisa, decided to roll up their sleeves and donate together!...
02/13/2026

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Myrone and his girlfriend, Lisa, decided to roll up their sleeves and donate together! This was Myrone's first ever donation, and Lisa's first in a few years.

Date night comes in all forms, and this one just happened to save up to six lives. Thank you, Myrone and Lisa, for sharing your hearts and your time with patients in need!

In honor of National Blood Donor Month, we asked our donors one simple question: “Why do you donate blood?” ❤️ And all m...
02/04/2026

In honor of National Blood Donor Month, 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.

Every note represents a life touched, a family helped, and a community that cares deeply for one another. Thank you to everyone who shared their “why” and, more importantly, rolled up their sleeve to save lives.

Here are just a few of the reasons our donors show up.

🚨 URGENT NEED: O- & O+ BLOOD DONORS 🚨Donate your type O blood by 2/12 and receive a $10 e-gift card as our thank you! Ou...
01/30/2026

🚨 URGENT NEED: O- & O+ BLOOD DONORS 🚨

Donate your type O blood by 2/12 and receive a $10 e-gift card as our thank you! Our inventory of O-negative and O-positive blood is at critically low levels. These blood types are critical for emergencies and trauma care, and we need your help to ensure patients receive the care they need. Registration required: bit.ly/4q70ZgW.

Three generations of women from the Rios family answered the urgent call to donate blood, continuing a powerful family t...
01/28/2026

Three generations of women from the Rios family answered the urgent call to donate blood, continuing a powerful family tradition of saving lives.

Pictured left to right are Alma Rios, her granddaughter Ariana Rivera, and her daughter Gina Vega. Alma started this lifesaving legacy back in 1988. Gina followed in her footsteps, becoming a regular donor in 1997, and Ariana proudly made her first donation in 2022.

Here’s to every family creating a tradition of giving back and helping patients in need. ❤️🩸

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