To honor volunteer blood donors and to encourage donations during winter months, January was designated as National Blood Donor Month (NBDM) via a Presidential Proclamation in 1970. NBDM continues to be important annual event for blood centers and patients across the country as winter blood shortages are common due to holiday schedules and seasonal illnesses that limit donations.
According to the Association of Donation Recruitment Professionals, over 39,000 units of blood are needed to support transfusions every day. Without generous donors and teams of dedicated Donor Recruitment Professionals, hospitals and emergency treatment facilities would not be able to care for patients. Helmer Scientific would like to thank blood donors and Donor Recruitment Professionals committed to maintaining our nation’s blood supply. These individuals ensure patients in need have access to life-saving blood-based therapies every day!
For more information, view our latest infographic about blood donation statistics.
