Blood Bank of Delmarva
@delmarvablood.bsky.social
We're an independent, community-based, nonprofit blood center dedicated to providing blood and blood products to 19 hospitals across Delaware and Maryland!
Today, we’re thankful for you — the lifesavers who make it possible for patients to spend more holidays with the people they love.
Thank you for making a difference and have a happy Thanksgiving! 💛 Join us to donate before 11/30 and you'll receive this Lifesavers t-shirt.
Thank you for making a difference and have a happy Thanksgiving! 💛 Join us to donate before 11/30 and you'll receive this Lifesavers t-shirt.
November 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Today, we’re thankful for you — the lifesavers who make it possible for patients to spend more holidays with the people they love.
Thank you for making a difference and have a happy Thanksgiving! 💛 Join us to donate before 11/30 and you'll receive this Lifesavers t-shirt.
Thank you for making a difference and have a happy Thanksgiving! 💛 Join us to donate before 11/30 and you'll receive this Lifesavers t-shirt.
Platelets are essential for patients. They help blood clot, prevent dangerous bleeding, and often mean the difference between crisis and recovery.
But there’s a challenge: platelets have a shelf life of only 5–7 days, so we rely on dedicated donors to keep our supply strong.
But there’s a challenge: platelets have a shelf life of only 5–7 days, so we rely on dedicated donors to keep our supply strong.
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Platelets are essential for patients. They help blood clot, prevent dangerous bleeding, and often mean the difference between crisis and recovery.
But there’s a challenge: platelets have a shelf life of only 5–7 days, so we rely on dedicated donors to keep our supply strong.
But there’s a challenge: platelets have a shelf life of only 5–7 days, so we rely on dedicated donors to keep our supply strong.
You have until THIS SUNDAY to snag your special-edition Lifesaver t-shirt! Schedule your donation today at a donor center or drive ➡️ https://bit.ly/4oJPAna
Give thanks. Give blood. Be a Lifesaver.
Give thanks. Give blood. Be a Lifesaver.
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
You have until THIS SUNDAY to snag your special-edition Lifesaver t-shirt! Schedule your donation today at a donor center or drive ➡️ https://bit.ly/4oJPAna
Give thanks. Give blood. Be a Lifesaver.
Give thanks. Give blood. Be a Lifesaver.
Our Communications Specialist, Tony Prado, attends countless blood drives to share donor stories and highlight the importance of young donors. But at the recent Cab Calloway drive, something extra meaningful happened -- Tony’s daughter, Sophia, made her first blood donation. 🙌
November 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Our Communications Specialist, Tony Prado, attends countless blood drives to share donor stories and highlight the importance of young donors. But at the recent Cab Calloway drive, something extra meaningful happened -- Tony’s daughter, Sophia, made her first blood donation. 🙌
A huge round of applause for Cab Calloway School of the Arts! 👏 👏
Their fall semester blood driver was a tremendous success — every one of the 45 whole blood appointments were filled, bringing out several first-time donors and generating incredible energy throughout the day.
Their fall semester blood driver was a tremendous success — every one of the 45 whole blood appointments were filled, bringing out several first-time donors and generating incredible energy throughout the day.
November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A huge round of applause for Cab Calloway School of the Arts! 👏 👏
Their fall semester blood driver was a tremendous success — every one of the 45 whole blood appointments were filled, bringing out several first-time donors and generating incredible energy throughout the day.
Their fall semester blood driver was a tremendous success — every one of the 45 whole blood appointments were filled, bringing out several first-time donors and generating incredible energy throughout the day.
Stop by to donate at any center or drive from 11/23 to 11/30 and you'll receive our Thanksgiving-edition Lifesaver t-shirt as a thank-you.
Your donation can make all the difference for someone spending the holidays in a hospital instead of at home with family.
Your donation can make all the difference for someone spending the holidays in a hospital instead of at home with family.
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Stop by to donate at any center or drive from 11/23 to 11/30 and you'll receive our Thanksgiving-edition Lifesaver t-shirt as a thank-you.
Your donation can make all the difference for someone spending the holidays in a hospital instead of at home with family.
Your donation can make all the difference for someone spending the holidays in a hospital instead of at home with family.
Meet Eric, one of our incredible platelet and blood donors, who just celebrated an amazing 275 lifetime donations!
When asked what keeps him coming back, Eric shared, “I have my health, and if I can share it with someone that needs it… that’s great!”
When asked what keeps him coming back, Eric shared, “I have my health, and if I can share it with someone that needs it… that’s great!”
November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Meet Eric, one of our incredible platelet and blood donors, who just celebrated an amazing 275 lifetime donations!
When asked what keeps him coming back, Eric shared, “I have my health, and if I can share it with someone that needs it… that’s great!”
When asked what keeps him coming back, Eric shared, “I have my health, and if I can share it with someone that needs it… that’s great!”
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Accident victims, cancer patients, newborns, and those undergoing surgeries all rely on a steady supply of blood. But right now, that supply is critically low.
If you’ve ever thought about giving blood, now is the time!
If you’ve ever thought about giving blood, now is the time!
November 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Accident victims, cancer patients, newborns, and those undergoing surgeries all rely on a steady supply of blood. But right now, that supply is critically low.
If you’ve ever thought about giving blood, now is the time!
If you’ve ever thought about giving blood, now is the time!
When Colbert needed four units of lifesaving blood, he and Estrella felt the power of donors firsthand. Now, they come and give back by donating themselves. 💙
Estrella put it best, "It’s not scary… just a few minutes of your time can touch a lot of people."
Estrella put it best, "It’s not scary… just a few minutes of your time can touch a lot of people."
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
When Colbert needed four units of lifesaving blood, he and Estrella felt the power of donors firsthand. Now, they come and give back by donating themselves. 💙
Estrella put it best, "It’s not scary… just a few minutes of your time can touch a lot of people."
Estrella put it best, "It’s not scary… just a few minutes of your time can touch a lot of people."
Right now, our region’s O-negative and platelet supplies are at a dangerously low level. Join us for just one hour this week and make a lifesaving difference. 🩸
📍 Find a center or drive near you: https://bit.ly/4oJPAna
📍 Find a center or drive near you: https://bit.ly/4oJPAna
November 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Right now, our region’s O-negative and platelet supplies are at a dangerously low level. Join us for just one hour this week and make a lifesaving difference. 🩸
📍 Find a center or drive near you: https://bit.ly/4oJPAna
📍 Find a center or drive near you: https://bit.ly/4oJPAna
This Veterans Day, we’re honoring donors like Josh— a regular platelet donor who learned he’ll be deployed early this month. Before leaving home to serve our country, Josh made one last lifesaving donation: a triple platelet to help patients in need. ❤️
#VeteransDay #DonorStory
#VeteransDay #DonorStory
November 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This Veterans Day, we’re honoring donors like Josh— a regular platelet donor who learned he’ll be deployed early this month. Before leaving home to serve our country, Josh made one last lifesaving donation: a triple platelet to help patients in need. ❤️
#VeteransDay #DonorStory
#VeteransDay #DonorStory
One small act from you can create a chorus of second chances for patients in need. Ready to make a lifesaving impact? #DonateBlood #SaveLives #GiveBlood #SmallActBigImpact #Community
November 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
One small act from you can create a chorus of second chances for patients in need. Ready to make a lifesaving impact? #DonateBlood #SaveLives #GiveBlood #SmallActBigImpact #Community
Did you know high school donors help save thousands of lives every year? Every pint counts, and it all starts with someone like you saying “yeah, I’ve got time to help.”
Grab your friends and sign up to donate at your next school #blooddrive!
Grab your friends and sign up to donate at your next school #blooddrive!
November 4, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Did you know high school donors help save thousands of lives every year? Every pint counts, and it all starts with someone like you saying “yeah, I’ve got time to help.”
Grab your friends and sign up to donate at your next school #blooddrive!
Grab your friends and sign up to donate at your next school #blooddrive!
A huge congratulations to platelet and blood donor Michael B., who just celebrated an incredible 10 gallons donated! 👏👏
Thank you, Michael, for showing us what dedication looks like and for helping countless patients through your generosity.
Thank you, Michael, for showing us what dedication looks like and for helping countless patients through your generosity.
November 2, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A huge congratulations to platelet and blood donor Michael B., who just celebrated an incredible 10 gallons donated! 👏👏
Thank you, Michael, for showing us what dedication looks like and for helping countless patients through your generosity.
Thank you, Michael, for showing us what dedication looks like and for helping countless patients through your generosity.
All throughout October, our team showed their support for #BreastCancerAwareness Month by dressing in pink — a small but powerful way to honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and stand with everyone affected by breast cancer. 🎗️
November 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
All throughout October, our team showed their support for #BreastCancerAwareness Month by dressing in pink — a small but powerful way to honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and stand with everyone affected by breast cancer. 🎗️
🧡🖤 Day 3 of Spirit Week: Wear Black & Orange!
Our team continues to bring the spirit this week! Everyone showed up in their best black and orange outfits to keep the energy high and celebrate our mission in style.
Our team continues to bring the spirit this week! Everyone showed up in their best black and orange outfits to keep the energy high and celebrate our mission in style.
October 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
🧡🖤 Day 3 of Spirit Week: Wear Black & Orange!
Our team continues to bring the spirit this week! Everyone showed up in their best black and orange outfits to keep the energy high and celebrate our mission in style.
Our team continues to bring the spirit this week! Everyone showed up in their best black and orange outfits to keep the energy high and celebrate our mission in style.
“When my daughter Ryan was just 5, she had a very bad illness,” April shared. “Her platelet count dropped, and she needed platelets to live. They helped save her life.”
Since then, April has donated #platelets an incredible 19 times and doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon!
Since then, April has donated #platelets an incredible 19 times and doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon!
October 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
“When my daughter Ryan was just 5, she had a very bad illness,” April shared. “Her platelet count dropped, and she needed platelets to live. They helped save her life.”
Since then, April has donated #platelets an incredible 19 times and doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon!
Since then, April has donated #platelets an incredible 19 times and doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon!
Our 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat was our biggest one yet — with 212 attendees joining us!
We’re so grateful to everyone who joined the fun, from longtime supporters to first-time families. Events like this remind us that behind every donation is a community full of heart.
We’re so grateful to everyone who joined the fun, from longtime supporters to first-time families. Events like this remind us that behind every donation is a community full of heart.
October 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Our 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat was our biggest one yet — with 212 attendees joining us!
We’re so grateful to everyone who joined the fun, from longtime supporters to first-time families. Events like this remind us that behind every donation is a community full of heart.
We’re so grateful to everyone who joined the fun, from longtime supporters to first-time families. Events like this remind us that behind every donation is a community full of heart.
High school students play a huge role in keeping our community blood supply strong. Nearly 1 in 5 donations come from young donors, proving that it’s never too early to make a lifesaving impact. 💪
October 23, 2025 at 10:01 PM
High school students play a huge role in keeping our community blood supply strong. Nearly 1 in 5 donations come from young donors, proving that it’s never too early to make a lifesaving impact. 💪
The third annual Love for Lisa Blood Drive brought the Newark community together once again in memory of Lisa Schmalbach Boyer — an athletic trainer, wife, mother, and friend who touched countless lives before passing away in 2022 due to complications from leukemia.
October 22, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The third annual Love for Lisa Blood Drive brought the Newark community together once again in memory of Lisa Schmalbach Boyer — an athletic trainer, wife, mother, and friend who touched countless lives before passing away in 2022 due to complications from leukemia.
Last year, over 150 people joined us for #TrunkOrTreat, and this year we hope to see even more of you! Trunk or Treat is back at our #Christiana Donor Center this Thursday from 5 - 7pm.
Leave a comment letting us know what you and your little ones are dressing up as!
Leave a comment letting us know what you and your little ones are dressing up as!
October 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Last year, over 150 people joined us for #TrunkOrTreat, and this year we hope to see even more of you! Trunk or Treat is back at our #Christiana Donor Center this Thursday from 5 - 7pm.
Leave a comment letting us know what you and your little ones are dressing up as!
Leave a comment letting us know what you and your little ones are dressing up as!
Looking for a date night idea that’s a little more outside the box?
For their latest date, Bracha (a seasoned pro with 9 donations) walked Chaim through the process and helped him make his very first donation! Grab your partner and turn date night into a lifesaving experience.
For their latest date, Bracha (a seasoned pro with 9 donations) walked Chaim through the process and helped him make his very first donation! Grab your partner and turn date night into a lifesaving experience.
October 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Looking for a date night idea that’s a little more outside the box?
For their latest date, Bracha (a seasoned pro with 9 donations) walked Chaim through the process and helped him make his very first donation! Grab your partner and turn date night into a lifesaving experience.
For their latest date, Bracha (a seasoned pro with 9 donations) walked Chaim through the process and helped him make his very first donation! Grab your partner and turn date night into a lifesaving experience.
Your financial contributions make stories like Julia’s possible. Born with a blood disorder called Beta Thalassemia Major, Julia survived thanks to hundreds of blood and financial donors. You can help create more stories like hers ➡️ https://bit.ly/3JgTLYj
October 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Your financial contributions make stories like Julia’s possible. Born with a blood disorder called Beta Thalassemia Major, Julia survived thanks to hundreds of blood and financial donors. You can help create more stories like hers ➡️ https://bit.ly/3JgTLYj
Michelle’s son was born with RSV and needed two blood transfusions to recover. Thanks to donors, he received the lifesaving blood he needed — today, he’s a healthy 3-year-old. Now, Michelle donates blood with her mother and brother as their way of paying it forward.
October 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Michelle’s son was born with RSV and needed two blood transfusions to recover. Thanks to donors, he received the lifesaving blood he needed — today, he’s a healthy 3-year-old. Now, Michelle donates blood with her mother and brother as their way of paying it forward.
Colleen and Michael are back for their regular blood donor date! This amazing duo makes it a habit to give back every 56 days.
When asked why they do it, Colleen said, “Because it saves lives and it’s so important to give back!” Michael added, “…and we don’t get out enough!” 😄
When asked why they do it, Colleen said, “Because it saves lives and it’s so important to give back!” Michael added, “…and we don’t get out enough!” 😄
October 14, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Colleen and Michael are back for their regular blood donor date! This amazing duo makes it a habit to give back every 56 days.
When asked why they do it, Colleen said, “Because it saves lives and it’s so important to give back!” Michael added, “…and we don’t get out enough!” 😄
When asked why they do it, Colleen said, “Because it saves lives and it’s so important to give back!” Michael added, “…and we don’t get out enough!” 😄