"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
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Rhode Island Blood Center is one of the largest community-based, non-profit blood collection and distribution organizations in the United States. Schedule your appointment today and join us in saving lives!
☀️ 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 https://bit.ly/4tKD4Hf
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. 🩸
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 ❤️
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 https://bit.ly/4tKD4Hf
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: https://bit.ly/4tKD4Hf
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
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! 🎆
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. 🩸
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 https://bit.ly/4tKD4Hf
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/
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 ➡️ https://bit.ly/3SlicIf
Every donor has a story. In honor of World Blood Donor Day, we want to hear yours.
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
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! ❤️
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
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. https://bit.ly/4uPUjH1 #DonateBlood #DonorPlus #BloodDonation
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: https://bit.ly/49wcTeR
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. 💪❤️
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 https://bit.ly/4tKD4Hf. ❤️
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 ➡️ https://bit.ly/4s4nV1D
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: https://bit.ly/41jue7E
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.
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 ❤️
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. 📸
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.
Cheers to Tina on reaching her 10-gallon donation milestone at our Providence Donor Center! 🎉 That’s hundreds of lives impacted through years of generosity, compassion, and showing up for patients again and again. Thank you, Tina, for showing what commitment looks like. ❤️
Rhode Island Blood Center was proud to join the 23rd Annual Tomorrow Fund Stroll at Garden City Center in Cranston — a morning filled with connection, care, and support for children and families facing cancer. ❤️
After receiving lifesaving transfusions during leukemia and lymphoma treatment, Jeff recently donated again for the first time in nearly 10 years following a successful transplant and remission. He says, "it is better to give than receive.” Schedule a donation near you! 🩸
“I was way overdue for a blood donation, so when the blood center called last night, I said SIGN ME UP!” That’s what we love to hear! Patients are counting on donors every day — and showing up for just one hour truly saves lives.