AABB Celebrates 55 Years of National Blood Donor Month

January 02, 2025

AABB joins blood collectors throughout the United States in celebrating the 55th anniversary of National Blood Donor Month (NBDM) and those who selflessly donate blood and platelets for patients in need of transfusion.

Although blood donations typically decrease during the winter months, the need for blood remains constant. Since 1970, the blood community has observed NBDM in January with the goal of increasing blood and platelet donations during this period because a reduction in donor turnout can put the nation’s blood inventory at a critical low.

As part of its NBDM celebration, AABB is offering members complimentary access to a series of educational programs. AABB is also sharing stories of blood donors and transfusion recipients to reiterate the importance of blood donation. Explore these programs and other complimentary resources on AABB’s NBDM web page.

Throughout the month, AABB will share a series of graphics about blood donation on its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages to highlight the importance of blood donation. AABB encourages members to take advantage of these graphics in their own NBDM activities.