Rhode Island Blood Center

01/16/2026

Great news, donors! 🎉🩸 Your 2025 All Seasons and Twice the Hero vests will be shipping in the coming weeks, and all qualified donors can expect to receive them by early March.

If you missed your chance to register last year, now is the perfect time to get a head start on your 2026 donation goal! Learn which program is best for you and join us in saving lives all year-round ➡️ ribc.org/join

01/15/2026

Donors in 2025 really showed up… and there's a *sweet* stat to prove it. 🍪

Stick around to see just how big (or tall?) last year’s impact really was!

01/13/2026

Meet Bailey L., a senior at West Warwick High School with a big heart for giving back. When she couldn’t attend her school’s blood drive a few weeks ago, Bailey didn’t let that stop her—she showed up at our last media drive to make sure she could still help save lives.

Bailey has been donating blood since the moment she turned 16, and she continues to make giving back a priority whenever she can. Proof that commitment, compassion, and community start young in RI! 💪❤️

01/12/2026

A huge congratulations to Melissa S. on making her 100th blood donation! 🎉❤️

This milestone couldn’t come at a more important time — holiday weeks are especially tough for our blood supply, and every pint truly makes a difference for patients spending their holiday in a hospital.

Melissa’s dedication is a reminder that one person’s commitment can help save countless lives. If you’re able, please consider rolling up your sleeve this week and giving the gift that means the most.

01/10/2026

Meet Christina and Ricardo, two first-time donors who decided to show up together to help save lives! With Christina’s family being regular donors—and her own experiences working at South County Hospital—she sees firsthand just how critical the need for blood truly is.

A little nervous but determined, Christina and Ricardo leaned on each other, committed, and made it happen. Taking that first step is always easier when you have someone by your side—and it's even more meaningful when you’re saving lives. ❤️💪

01/09/2026

Thank you to Mayor Brett Smiley, all our friends at Providence City Hall, and our incredible donors who stopped by to make a donation today in honor of National Blood Donor Month. You're all lifesavers.

01/09/2026

🩸 January is National Blood Donor Month!

We’re honored to stand with Rhode Island’s healthcare leaders, first responders, and community partners in recognizing the lifesaving impact of blood donors. During the winter months, donations often dip while the need stays high — right now, our community’s supply is below where it needs to be.

From inspiring stories shared at our press event to encouraging words from Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, physicians, and EMS leaders — the message is clear: every donation matters.

➡️ Join the lifesaving mission.
🩸 Give blood.
💛 Save lives.

https://bit.ly/4pvfWca

January is historically one of the most challenging months for the blood supply, as holiday travel, winter weather, and seasonal illness often disrupt donations while patient needs remain constant. After the recent holiday season, the current blood supp...

01/07/2026

Thank you, Senator Jack Reed, for honoring Rhode Island donors who stepped up when their community needed them most.

This National Blood Donor Month, we are proud to work with Senator Reed to continue highlighting the importance of blood donation and encourage others to roll up their sleeves and donate blood.

Schedule your next appointment today: https://bit.ly/4aIA3A7

01/06/2026

Big cheers for Danny! 🎉 One of our Rhode Island 12 Days of Cheer winners, Danny went home with a brand-new Nintendo Switch—and he couldn’t wait to share the excitement with his grandkids, who were in for a nice surprise under the tree this Christmas!

We’re especially proud that this prize went to a true lifesaver. Danny is an O negative donor who donated six times this year, all at our Providence Donor Center. Thank you, Danny, for showing up again and again for patients when they need it most. ❤️

01/05/2026

🩸 It’s National Blood Donor Month!

Our donors don’t ask for recognition, but they deserve it. Every donation is an act of kindness. Every donor is a lifesaver.

👉 Schedule your next appointment, become a lifesaver, or help spread the word — every action makes a difference.

01/02/2026

A huge congratulations to platelet and blood donor Michael B., who just celebrated an incredible 10 gallons donated! 👏👏

Thank you, Michael, for showing us what dedication looks like and for helping countless patients through your generosity.

01/01/2026

As we start the new year, we’re reflecting on the lives changed because of you. 💫

Julia’s message is a powerful reminder that blood donors aren’t just filling appointments — they’re saving lives, today and all year long. Each photo you see represents someone who made time, showed compassion, and helped a patient see another tomorrow.

Kick off your new year the right way and make a donation! From now through January 2, all who come to donate can choose a beanie or socks as our thank you. To everyone who donated in 2025 — thank you for showing up again and again. You’re ending this year as heroes! 💪