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Blood Bank of Delmarva

@delmarvablood.bsky.social
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We're an independent, community-based, nonprofit blood center dedicated to providing blood and blood products to 19 hospitals across Delaware and Maryland!

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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
❤️🩸 For kids like Vinny, every donation makes a difference. Platelets have a shelf life of just 5–7 days, which means donors are needed consistently to help patients. Learn more about platelet donation and how you can get involved: bit.ly/4hEfGag
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Because of a strong lifesaving system, today Georgia is making new memories, playing sports, and enjoying being a kid.  Your financial support helps sustain our network and ensure children like Georgia have the care they need. – Click to contribute ➡️ bit.ly/4jgdxCK
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Georgia's blood drive collected 51 units of blood in a single day—nearly four times the amount Georgia received during leukemia treatment. Your financial support helps ensure lifesaving care is there when families need it most ➡️ bit.ly/4jgdxCK
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🎃 Trunk or Treat is coming to our Christiana donor center! Stop by, say hello to our team, and learn more about how blood donation helps patients in our community. And, of course, no Trunk or Treat is complete without candy! 📍 Christiana Donor Center 📅 October 22 ⏰ 5–7 PM
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🚨 Platelet donors are critically needed right now! 🚨 Everyone who stops by a donor center to give platelets between September 30 & October 6 will receive a $20 e-gift card as a thank-you! Registration is required ➡️ bit.ly/4jwrVqG
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Last weekend we hosted the 3rd annual In Honor of Georgia Callis Blood Drive. While being treated for B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Georgia received 9 red cell and 5 platelet transfusions. Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered and helped spread Georgia’s message.
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The storm has passed, we need your help getting our blood supply back on track. 🩸 If you’re able to donate, please stop by any center or drive to make a lifesaving blood or platelet donation. Walk-ins are welcome — no appointment needed ➡️ bit.ly/4dEqtPg
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Every performance starts with one thing: showing up. For Dylan, blood donation is no different. He started at 16. Now, 114 donations later, he’s still showing up — giving whole blood, donating platelets and doing one small thing that can make a difference for someone.
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🌧️ A storm is expected to move through the East Coast. If you’re able, please make your donation before the storm hits. Don't forget, stop by to donate before 9/30 and you'll also receive a limited-edition 302 Horseshoe Crab t-shirt as our thank-you ➡️ bit.ly/43CgLaW
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
With a powerful storm heading for the East Coast, donations today & tomorrow are critical! Get your donation in before the storm hits so patients can continue receiving the care they need. Special shoutout to this father-daughter duo who just made their first donations together!
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
While battling Leukemia, Georgia received 14 lifesaving blood transfusions. Thanks to donors, she rang the bell in December 2025.   Help ensure young patients like Georgia have the lifesaving blood products they need. – Click to contribute today: ➡️ bit.ly/4jgdxCK
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
💛 We're in urgent need of platelet donors! Give platelets September 21–23 at any of our donor centers and receive a $20 gift card. Your donation could be there when a patient needs it most. Registration required. Make your appointment today ➡️ bit.ly/4AnfhQU
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
"I just want to help others by donating something my body creates naturally.” Meet Jamie, an O-negative donor doing his part to keep our blood supply strong! Car accident victims, infants, and cancer patients all rely on O-negative blood being available every day of the year.
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Meet best friends and lifesavers Debbie, Lisa, and Kate! Every 56 days, these three turn donating blood into their version of a girls’ day out. When asked why they donate together, Kate put it best: “We're here for the cookies!” 🍪
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Join our Platelet Pact and donate twice between September 16 & November 19 to receive a $40 eGift card + bonus eGift cards for each additional visit. Patients facing serious medical complications depend on donors like you. Don't wait, donate today ➡️ bit.ly/4rp8dPB
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
For years, O-negative donor Megan wondered if her blood had ever helped a baby. This month, she met Maverick—the premature baby whose life she helped save with her 2018 donation. ❤️🩸 One donation can truly change someone’s entire world.
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
For 8 years, the In Honor of Maverick Drive has brought family, friends and the community together to celebrate Maverick’s birthday and give back. This year, the community showed up in a BIG way, collecting 72 units of blood!
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
☕🩸 Two Friends Coffee Co, LLC will be at our Dover Donor Center tomorrow 9/14 from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. serving up a little extra motivation to give. All presenting donors will receive a ticket for a FREE drink from Two Friends Coffee! ➡️ bit.ly/4cXgTqD
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
This Blood Collector’s Week, we’re celebrating the incredible people who make every donation experience one filled with care and compassion. To our blood collectors and collection teams: thank you for being such an important part of the connection between donors and patients. ❤️
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Join us this Sunday at the George Wilson Center for a special blood drive with the Sickle Cell Association of Delaware. As a thank-you, everyone who donates will receive a $10 Wawa gift card! 🎁 bit.ly/4xm8AvQ
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
In this 25th anniversary reflection, colleagues who were there share what they remember from the uncertainty of that day to the extraordinary generosity of donors. Today, we remember the lives lost and the incredible generosity that followed 🩸 bit.ly/3UMUKVw
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Regular platelet donor Rivkah decided to celebrate her birthday a little differently this year!🎉 Rivkah brought 10 of her closest friends to one of our centers. While the birthday girl rolled up her sleeve to give platelets, her friends joined her in giving 9 lifesaving pints!
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
When O- blood runs low, patient care can’t always move forward. Surgeries are postponed. Cancer care is delayed. Doctors may have to make difficult decisions about limited blood supplies. If you’re O-negative, now is the time to give: bit.ly/43CgLaW
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
This year's third annual In Memory of Chris Skrobot Blood Drive collected a record-breaking 109 units of blood. ❤️ Throughout his life, Chris was a dedicated New Castle County Police Officer, loving husband and father, and dear friend to many.
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We are heartbroken by the violence in downtown Minneapolis, and our thoughts are with everyone affected. BBD is working closely with our colleagues in the area, who have already provided nearly 300 blood products for patients. To make a donation, visit: delmarvablood.org
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
During the week of 9/2 -9/9, we’re giving away a $500 gift card to one person who comes in to donate every day. That’s right, eight lucky lifesavers will win $500. Schedule your appointment and save lives today! ➡️ bit.ly/43CgLaW
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
For nearly 50 years, Damian has been saving lives through blood donation. His journey began in 1976, and since returning in 1990, he’s donated every 8 weeks. He also gives platelets 4x a year. As he prepares for retirement, giving back remains part of his life. 🩸
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Donating blood is a small act that can have a lifesaving impact on someone right here in your community. So if you’re looking for a way to do some good, roll up your sleeve. Give blood. Give back. Make a difference. ❤️🩸
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Jaxon’s story is possible because of the generosity of blood donors. Your support helps ensure donated blood is always available, safe, and ready when it’s needed most.  Donate today to help sustain the system that turns generosity into survival ➡️ bit.ly/4zk7ti6
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Kyra chose to donate in honor of her husband's uncle, a regular blood donor who recently passed away. By rolling up her sleeve, she paid tribute to his legacy of generosity and helped continue the lifesaving impact he believed in. Thank you, Kyra, for honoring his memory ❤️
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Every donor has a story. ❤️ Thank you to the donors who took a moment to share why they give, and for making a lifesaving difference with every donation.
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
From Rodeo to the Strip, Broadway to Bourbon, this street takes you somewhere even better. There's no wrong turns when you’re headed to save a life! 💪 #DoMore
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
For Jose, donating blood is simple -- "I'm healthy and able to give, so I do." A longtime whole blood donor, Jose rolls up his sleeve two to three times a year to help ensure lifesaving blood is there when patients need it most.
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Each unit of blood depends on a vital network behind the scenes: donor recruitment, collection, testing, storage, transportation, and the staff who keep it all running 24/7.  When that system is strong, patients like Jaxon have a chance to thrive ➡️ bit.ly/4zk7ti6
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Michael recently made his first blood donation in memory of his father, who passed away from cancer. The donation was especially meaningful because it took place on what would have been his father's birthday. By his side was his girlfriend, Melanie, a dedicated donor herself ❤️
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Katie recently rolled up her sleeve to help during the summer months, when vacations, extreme heat, and an increase in traumatic injuries often lead to greater demand for blood donations. When asked why she donates, Katie put it simply: "I like knowing that I'm helping others."
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
"I got a phone call saying you needed blood, so I made an appointment." ❤️🩸 It wasn't until we talked with Robert a little more that we realized just how humble he was being. Robert is a lifelong blood and platelet donor, and today marked his 152nd lifetime donation!
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
🩸🏁 We’re just one month away from the 21st annual 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive with Dover Motor Speedway — a tradition that brings our community together to remember, honor, and give back. Mark your calendar and join us for a truly unforgettable day at the track ➡️ bit.ly/4wQvM5E
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Terence began as a whole blood donor, but after learning that platelet donations can help even more patients and can be given more frequently, he decided to make the switch. Today, Terence donates platelets every few weeks, saying it's become a meaningful part of his life.
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
A big thank you to Jen and her mom, Heather, for rolling up their sleeves together this summer! Jen came in with one simple goal: to save lives. She also encouraged her mom to donate blood for the very first time. Fortunately, Heather said, "It didn't take much convincing!"
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
"Honestly, I just wanted to do something that was new and good for the community." With a donor center located near his home home, Lamar decided it was the perfect time to make his first blood donation.
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Every time someone donates blood, they become a real-life superhero for patients they'll likely never meet. Your donation could help someone survive a traumatic injury, receive cancer treatment, undergo a lifesaving surgery, or welcome a healthy new baby into the world.
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Joe started donating blood at 22 but fell out of the habit after starting a new job. Nearly 20 years later, he came back. Now, as an O+ double red donor, he donates every 112 days. Joe's story is proof that it's never too late to make a lifesaving difference. 🩸
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Persistence pays off! Divine wasn't able to donate at her school blood drive because of low iron, but she didn't give up. She came back, made her first successful blood donation, and plans to keep donating. Welcome to the lifesaving community, Divine! 🩸🎉
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
"I always say, it's better to give than to receive." For Margaret, donating platelets is her way of honoring her father. Even though the process takes a little bit longer than a whole blood donation, she's happy to give because she knows it's where she can make the biggest impact
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Former Quality Manager Margaret Russ recently rolled up her sleeve to donate plasma, proving that her dedication to patients will last a lifetime. As an A positive plasma donor, she's still making a lifesaving impact for patients who depend on blood products every day.
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
The American Red Cross has declared only the second national blood crisis in its history, underscoring the challenges blood providers across the country are facing. Summer donations continue to lag while patient needs remain constant. Give blood. Help save lives.
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Meet Peter, a donor who is proving that small acts of kindness can add up to something extraordinary! Inspired by his father, he began donating whole blood decades ago before transitioning to platelets. Today, he's approaching an incredible milestone of 250 platelet donations.
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Need a reason to smile? 😊 Donating blood feels good because it does good. It's amazing how one hour of your time can have such a big impact. Give blood, spread kindness, and leave knowing you've made someone's day a little brighter. ❤️
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Blood Bank of Delmarva @delmarvablood.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
"I really wanted to help cancer patients, especially children fighting cancer." While Curtis began donating blood in the 1950s, his platelet donation journey started in 1998 and represents hundreds of hours spent giving hope to patients in their most vulnerable moments.
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