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FRIDAY, MAY 29TH: IRON BRUSH TATTOO TO HOST BLOOD DRIVE WITH NEBRASKA COMMUNITY BLOOD BANK
Iron Brush Tattoo has collected 560 donations since they began hosting blood drives in 2017
NCBB recently declared a blood emergency, as the blood supply has dropped to less than a two-day supply overall and under one day for type O blood
Nebraska Community Blood Bank (NCBB) and Iron Brush Tattoo are hosting a blood drive on Friday, May 29th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Iron Brush Tattoo has been hosting blood drives in collaboration with NCBB since 2017, and has collected an impressive 560 donations over the years, demonstrating its longstanding commitment to saving lives and supporting the local blood supply.
WHEN: Friday, May 29th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
WHERE: Iron Brush Tattoo, 226 South 16th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
WHO: Blood Donors, Volunteers and Nebraska Community Blood Bank Representatives
WHY: It only takes one hour to donate, and a single donation can save multiple lives. Roughly one in seven hospital admissions require a blood transfusion. Those in need include: cancer patients, accident, burn, or trauma victims, newborn babies and their mothers, transplant recipients, surgery patients, chronically transfused patients suffering from sickle cell disease or thalassemia, and many more.
This blood drive comes at a critical time as NCBB recently declared a blood emergency. The blood supply has dropped to less than a two-day supply overall and under one day for type O blood, the most critical type used in emergency care. The shortage comes at the start of summer’s “trauma season,” when hospitals typically see a rise in serious injuries, including car crashes and other emergencies requiring large volumes of blood.
Unlike other medical supplies, blood cannot be manufactured and has a limited shelf life, meaning hospitals rely on a steady stream of donors to meet daily demand. For trauma centers, where patients may require large volumes of blood within minutes, maintaining an adequate supply is critical.
In light of recent updates to FDA guidance, more people than ever may now be eligible to give. Blood donors can donate every 56 days, and platelet donors can give up to twice per month. To view current eligibility guidelines or to make an appointment, visit ncbb.org or call 402.486.9414.
About Nebraska Community Blood Bank
Founded in 1968, Nebraska Community Blood Bank (NCBB) has served Nebraska and western Ohio for more than 50 years, delivering more than 60,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 25+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. NCBB is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17+ states and delivers one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic and biomedical organizations. NYBCe’s Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. NCBB serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit ncbb.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
