It is estimated every three seconds someone needs blood. In fact, one out of every three people will need it before the age of 72. That could mean you or a loved one. Unfortunately, less than 5% of the eligible population actually donates.
Each day, The Blood Center must collect 300 - 350 pints of blood in order to maintain a stable area blood supply. That’s why we encourage donors to become not just one, two or three-time a year blood donors, but regular blood donors - giving the gift of life every two months when you are eligible.
Healthy individuals 17 years or older and weighing at least 110 pounds are eligible to donate blood. Most people realize soon after their first donation experience that donating blood is easy and painless. Moreover, donating blood is completely safe. Eligible donors are encouraged to visit any one of TBC’s donor locations or call TBC to book a mobile blood drive.
Many people think they are not eligible to donate blood when in fact they are! Deferral criteria is based on FDA regulations, and changes all the time. When you come in to donate, our highly trained staff will conduct a detailed interview to determine if you are eligible. For general deferral information, please see our deferral criteria page.
