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Lives depend on the generosity of blood donors like you! RIBC is here to meet our community needs.
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04/08/2026

We loved being back in Massachusetts this week! ❤️

Thank you to everyone at Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester for showing up, rolling up their sleeves, and helping make this blood drive a success. With 39 donors stepping forward and 30 lifesaving donations collected, this growing partnership continues to make a real impact for patients in need.

Since hosting their first drive in 2023, the QCC community has continued to show what’s possible when campuses come together to give back — and we’re grateful to be building these connections again across Massachusetts. 🩸

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.

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 ribc.org.

03/30/2026

Meet Shawn — the very first donor at our Swansea Donor Center! ❤️

A retiree from Tiverton, RI, Shawn has made donating part of his routine, showing up wherever mobile drives are held to help patients in need. On opening day, he helped kick off this new chapter for our community by rolling up his sleeve and setting the tone for what this center is all about: generosity, commitment, and saving lives.

The Swansea Donor Center was created to give local donors a convenient, welcoming place to give — making it easier than ever to support hospital patients across the region. We hope to see you there soon! 🩸

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 donate.ribc.org/

03/25/2026

Celebrating the incredible women who make our mission possible 💙

This Women’s History Month, we’re proud to spotlight team members across Rhode Island Blood Center—from donor care to phlebotomy to marketing and our labs—who show up every day with expertise, compassion, and dedication.

Nominated by their colleagues, each of these women represents the heart of what we do and the lives we impact together. Whether serving directly within RIBC or coordinating efforts across our entire enterprise, they’re all united by one shared purpose: helping save lives.

Join us in celebrating their impact and thanking the women who keep our communities strong. ✨

03/23/2026

Sometimes the best way to explain the power of platelet donation… is to let donors speak for themselves.

Some have seen it while caring for patients as nurses.
Families have watched it help a parent through cancer treatment.

Platelets are constantly needed for patients facing cancer, trauma, and other serious conditions—and donors make that care possible. 💛

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. 🌸

03/18/2026

Imagine we're all donors, it's easy if you try! No shortage of them, just giving side by side! 🎶

Thank you to EVERYONE who gave the gift of life at the start of 2026. Your donations keep the world turning for families in need of hope.

We're still experiencing a and a dangerously low blood supply. Please come to donate. and tag us in your photos to be featured in next month's donor feature. 📸

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. 🍀

03/16/2026

These moments from the recent blood drives are beautiful reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together. One hour of your time can give someone else a lifetime.

You don’t have to attend a specific drive to make an impact — you can donate on any day at any blood drive or donor center near you!

Be someone’s reason to hope. Schedule your donation today. 🩸✨

03/13/2026

Thinking about donating blood? Trust us, the snacks are worth it. 🩸😄

Every day, patients rely on generous donors to receive lifesaving transfusions for surgeries, cancer treatments, trauma care, and more. The need for blood donors remains constant, and every donation truly makes a difference.

We're in a —now is the time to donate! Come in, relax in a donor chair, and enjoy some great snacks. Sign up at https://bit.ly/4tKD4Hf.

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405 Promenade Street
Providence, RI
02908

Telephone

+14014538383

Website

http://ribc.org/

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