iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🐝🍺 Bee Positive is officially here! We teamed up with DisciplineBrewing Co on a limited-edition 5.7% Märzen brewed with honey, inspired by B positive blood, bees and the power of coming together. Try it on tap or grab a four-pack while it lasts—and be part of the hive! 🩸

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.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/4xTXw9o

011

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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/4ArLdDK

001

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Every performance starts with one thing: showing up. For Dylan, an RI native and student at URI, blood donation is no different. He started at 16. Now, 114 donations later, he’s still showing up and doing one small thing that can make a difference for someone. Show up. Give blood. ribc.org

001

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

As Rhode Islanders prepare for the storm, married couple Jennifer and Michael made sure to do something that would also help their community: give blood. What do they love most about our Swansea center? "The convenience, the staff, and the fact that we get to give together."

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.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/4ArLdDK

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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 #DonateBlood

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Your donation helps ensure patients have the blood they need for surgeries, emergencies, cancer treatments, and so much more. It’s 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 good, roll up your sleeve. Give blood. ❤️🩸

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

🚨 Platelets are urgently low! Come to donate platelets from 9/21-9/23 and receive a $20 e-gift card as our thank you. Register at bit.ly/46yR1xz

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🩸 Make an impact at our Monday blood drive with 94HJY—and through Monday, RIBC will donate $1 to The Tomorrow Fund for every donor who gives blood. ❤️ 📅 Sep 21 ⏰ 8am-5pm 📍 Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick 🔗 bit.ly/46yIQBn

010

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Please join us in celebrating this father-daughter duo who just made their first blood donations together! Thank you both for rolling up your sleeves and showing us that saving lives can be a family affair! 👏❤️

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Come to donate platelets twice from September 2–November 12 and receive a $40 eGift card. The more you donate, the more gifts you’ll receive. See the power of platelets in action and schedule a donation at bit.ly/4xsziTs

001

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 💛 This September 14–21, when you give blood, you’ll also give back to young warriors battling cancer. For every donation, Rhode Island Blood Center will donate $1 to The Tomorrow Fund. Get started at ribc.org/donate.

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.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 🩸 youtu.be/IZOAu_VsfRc

youtu.be

Remembering September 11: 25 Years Later | We Remember, We Honor, We Give

YouTube video by Rhode Island Blood Center

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.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. Schedule at bit.ly/4tKD4Hf

010

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Anna's dad always said "Get MAD" — Make A Difference. As a 9/11 first responder & blood donor he lived those words. Blood donations gave Anna's family 20 more years together. Now, she carries his legacy forward. #NeverForget

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We are heartbroken by the violence in downtown Minneapolis, and our thoughts are with everyone affected. RIBC is working closely with our colleagues in the area, who have already provided nearly 300 blood products for patients. To make a donation, visit: bit.ly/4gymJkl

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

One last slice of summer, anyone? ☀️🩸 From 9/3–9/7, come to donate at our Providence or Warwick Donor Centers and choose between a tank top or picnic blanket, while supplies last. Plus, donate anywhere through 9/9 for a chance to win a $500 Target gift card—with a new winner every day! 🎯

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

When you donate blood September 2–9, you’ll help save lives and be entered to win a $500 gift card! One lucky lifesaver will win a $500 gift card each day!🎉 That’s $500 for groceries, gas, a weekend getaway—or whatever you need most! Schedule at: bit.ly/4s4nV1D

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

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.

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

It's a new chapter for Rhode Island Blood Center and MA! 🩸 We’re proud to celebrate the grand opening of our first Massachusetts donor center in Swansea, expanding access to blood donation and helping strengthen the blood supply for patients and hospitals across New England. ❤️

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Don't stop... donating! Hold on to that feeling! Whether it's your first time or your fiftieth, every visit matters. Thank you to every donor who walked through our doors this summer, rolled up their sleeve, and held on to that feeling of knowing they just saved a life.

111

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

"I always say, it's better to give than to receive." ❤️ Even though a platelet donation 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 as someone who is AB-.

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

"Honestly, I just wanted to do something that was new and good for the community." With a donor center conveniently located near his home home, Lamar decided it was the perfect time to make his first blood donation. Make your donation by scheduling at ribc.org

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

☀️ Summer looks good on you. Stop by to give at a donor center or mobile drive from Aug 3-9 and receive a limited-edition Rhode Island summer tank top while supplies last. 📍 Schedule at bit.ly/4tKD4Hf

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Pint for a Pint is back! 🍻 From August 1–31, donate blood and receive a voucher to enjoy a free or discounted beer or coffee from a local brewery or coffee shop: ribc.org/pint. Give blood. Give back. Cheers to saving lives. 🩸

010

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

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 ❤️

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Help us celebrate PVD Restaurant Week by coming to donate from July 26 through August 1, and you'll be entered to win a $100 gift card to a Providence restaurant. A new winner will be named every day! 🍽️ Schedule your appointment at bit.ly/4tKD4Hf

001

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

RIBC Declares Summer Blood Emergency 🚨 Summer blood donations are down 30% and compounded by the Fourth of July holiday and extreme weather. All blood types are needed, especially A-, B-, and type O. Please don't wait to give: bit.ly/4tKD4Hf

045

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Come to donate between Jul 13-19 and you might win a coastal getaway! ⛴️ 🩸 Give at donor centers: 5 chances to win Block Island ferry tix + a $50 gift card 🚐 Give at mobile drives: win Martha's Vineyard ferry tix + a $100 gift card Schedule at bit.ly/4tKD4Hf

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Red, white, and ready to save lives! ❤️🤍💙 Happy Fourth of July from all of us. And don't forget to come and donate and get your 'Certified Lifesaver' t-shirt through July 7th! 🎆

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Change can bring questions—and we're here to help. As we roll out digital donor cards, you may notice a few updates to your donation experience. We've created a dedicated page to help you navigate these changes and find answers to common questions. Visit ribc.org/donorcard/ to learn more. 🩸

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Before the barbecues, camping trip, and fireworks... You can be the reason blood is available for patients this Fourth of July. Join us to donate June 26 - July 7 and receive a Certified Lifesaver T-shirt while supplies last. 🎆 Schedule your donation at bit.ly/4tKD4Hf

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Your donor card is going digital. Need help finding it? Wondering how it works? Looking for answers before your next appointment? We've put everything you need in one place. Visit our Donor Card FAQ page at ribc.org/donorcard/

021

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Today we recognize both Juneteenth and World Sickle Cell Day. Blood donors from diverse backgrounds help ensure patients, like Christian, living with sickle cell disease receive the closely matched blood they need to live. Head to our site to learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3SlicIf

010

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Every donor has a story. In honor of World Blood Donor Day, we want to hear yours.

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Life gets busy — Donor Plus helps you stay on track. ❤️ Use the Donor Plus app to: ✔ Book donations in seconds ✔ Track your appointments ✔ Keep your donation streak going Because every donation matters. Download the app today: ttps://www.ribc.org/donorplus/ #GiveBlood #DonorPlus #SaveLives

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

O-negative blood is known as the universal blood type because it can be given to anyone during emergencies when there’s no time to determine a patient’s blood type. That makes every O-negative donation incredibly important. Not sure what your blood type is? Come find out! ❤️

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Graduation season is here—and so is the perfect reminder of the power of giving blood. Imagine the impact if even more people rolled up a sleeve this summer! As we celebrate the Class of 2026, let’s also celebrate the lifesaving gift of blood donation. #blooddonor #gradseason

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Your next blood donation is just a tap away. 🩸📱 With the Donor Plus app, you can schedule appointments, find nearby blood drives, and more — all in one place. Download Donor Plus today and make saving lives even easier. bit.ly/4uPUjH1 #DonateBlood #DonorPlus #BloodDonation

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

From June 1–7, all donors who stop by a center or drive will receive our new “We All Bleed the Same” T-shirt. Roll up your sleeve, show your pride, and help make a difference this week ❤️ To learn how we're supporting a more inclusive blood supply, visit: bit.ly/49wcTeR

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Donna used to avoid donating blood, but after learning about the process and the benefits of giving, she realized her impact would be lifesaving. Inspired by a close friend who was a firefighter and first responder, she started donating two years ago and hasn’t looked back. 💪❤️

011

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Happy Memorial Day! 💙 Come in to donate before May 27, and you'll go home with a free packable picnic blanket to enjoy all summer long. Thank you to everyone who gives — today and every day. Schedule a donation at bit.ly/4tKD4Hf. ❤️

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Memorial Day weekend is almost her, but donations are down nearly 15% across our region. Hospitals rely on donors every day, especially as summer trauma cases increase. Come to donate by May 27 and receive a free packable picnic blanket, just in time for summer ➡️ bit.ly/4s4nV1D

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

What do cookies have to do with blood types? 👀 More than you think. O Negative = the “plain cookie” that works for everyone. And that’s exactly why it’s in such high demand. Only 7% of people have it, but it can help 100% of patients in emergencies: bit.ly/41jue7E

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Do good. Feel good. 🩸❤️ There’s nothing quite like the feeling of knowing you helped save a life. Whether you're an early morning donor or late night lifesaver, blood donation is a simple act that makes a powerful impact.

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to spend a little time this weekend? Stop by and donate blood. It’s quick, easy, and one of the most powerful ways to give back to your community: ribc.org ❤️

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

No need to ask.... it's a smooth donor-nationnnnn 🎶 From birthdays and drives, to totes and saving lives, these donors have something to smile about! Thank you to every person who walks through our doors, rolls up their sleeves, and chooses to save a life. 📸

000

Rhode Island Blood Center @ribloodcenter.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Your post could be the reason someone else walks through our doors this week ❤️ After your donation, snap a quick selfie and share it, whether it’s your smile, your snack, or that post-donation glow. Real donors inspire real action, and your story might be exactly what someone needs to see today.

010