The following numbers

are all real.

2 seconds

every 2 secondssomeone in the US needs blood

44,000

that translates into44,000 units of blood

needed each day

one source

there currently is no substitute for donated blood available

5.4%

of the eligible population volunteers to donate

blood on a regular basis

How will the blood be used?

A mother that needs a C-section A soccer player

that needs a Knee-Replacement

A fire fighter that is Burned

A teacher that needs Heart

SurgeryA college student that is in a Car

Accident

A grandfather that has an Aneurysm

It may go to help…

Blood is available for those in need due to the outstanding contributions of

phlebotomists, apheresis operators, recruiters, technicians, drivers and all the others involved in supporting the

nation’s blood supply.

We would like to say, Thank you!

What is blood collector’s week? Blood Collector’s

Week is an annual recognition week designed to celebrate the blood collection community and recognize your vital profession!

When did blood collector's week start?

AABB and Fenwal, A Fresenius Kabi Company collaborated to launch the first

annual Blood Collectors Week

in September of 2005.

Who celebrates the week?

Over 390 blood collection centers across the country celebrate the inaugural Blood Collectors Week

Program Goals The primary goal for this recognition

event is to celebrate this profession as being vital to the blood banking community, and linking how blood collection professionals secure a safe and adequate blood supply by creating a positive experience for the donor.

Your influence on the donation experience and the processing of blood is the key to keeping blood available for those that need it.

Implementation and Promotion Implementation and promotion of this

national program will take place at the local level.

Marketing, recognition and public relations materials are available to all participating blood centers to help drive momentum and promotion with collections staff, donors, the media and others.

Marketing MaterialsAmong the Marketing Materials available are: Recognition Materials for staff members Marketing Materials such as flyers and

banners PR Materials such as a template press

release

Promotional Materials When your blood center registers for

Blood Collector’s Week Fenwal provides staff members with a commemorative lapel pin.

Promotional Materials There is also a catalog of promotional

materials available to order.

Success StoriesIn addition to the actual week itself,

keep the celebration going year-round by submitting a blood collector success story.

If you know someone who has gone above and beyond in supporting the nation’s blood supply, and/or creating a positive donor experience please submit a success story via the Blood Collector’s Week website.

Where can I find out more?

www.bloodcollectors.org

Follow us on twitter @bloodcollectors. We will be sending out tips, stories and

information leading up to celebration week.

And be sure to share your plans and any celebration photos by

using the hash tag #bloodcollectorsweek.

Thank you for all that you do to

support our nation's blood supply!