Every two seconds in the United States, someone needs a blood transfusion. That urgent, constant need is met through the generosity of volunteer blood donors and the dedicated work of community blood centers. Blood centers are rooted in the communities they serve, providing hospitals and patients with safe, reliable blood products every day. A single blood donation can help save up to three lives, underscoring the profound impact of a strong and stable blood supply.&nbsp;
As my legislator in Congress, I urge you to champion community blood centers and the lifesaving work they do. These centers are essential to the public health infrastructure, yet they operate largely out of sight until a patient, a family member, or a neighbor suddenly needs them. &nbsp;
Public leadership and awareness are vital to encouraging regular blood donation and sustaining this critical public health resource. Policy decisions affecting reimbursement, regulatory oversight, and public health funding directly shape whether community blood centers can sustain and grow their capacity to meet patient needs. Your voice can help elevate the importance of blood donation and nspire greater participation nationwide. I ask that you engage with these issues and make the strength of America’s blood supply a priority.&nbsp;
I also encourage you to connect with your local blood center—through a facility visit, public awareness efforts, or community partnerships. Seeing this work firsthand can further highlight the essential role blood centers play in saving lives.&nbsp;
Thank you for your leadership and for your commitment to the health of our communities and to strengthening America’s blood supply. I look forward to your response.&nbsp;

Ask Congress to Champion the Nation's Blood Supply

Every two seconds in the United States, someone needs a blood transfusion. That urgent, constant need is met through the generosity of volunteer blood donors and the dedicated work of community blood centers. Blood centers are rooted in the communities they serve, providing hospitals and patients with safe, reliable blood products every day. A single blood donation can help save up to three lives, underscoring the profound impact of a strong and stable blood supply. 

As my legislator in Congress, I urge you to champion community blood centers and the lifesaving work they do. These centers are essential to the public health infrastructure, yet they operate largely out of sight until a patient, a family member, or a neighbor suddenly needs them.  

Public leadership and awareness are vital to encouraging regular blood donation and sustaining this critical public health resource. Policy decisions affecting reimbursement, regulatory oversight, and public health funding directly shape whether community blood centers can sustain and grow their capacity to meet patient needs. Your voice can help elevate the importance of blood donation and nspire greater participation nationwide. I ask that you engage with these issues and make the strength of America’s blood supply a priority. 

I also encourage you to connect with your local blood center—through a facility visit, public awareness efforts, or community partnerships. Seeing this work firsthand can further highlight the essential role blood centers play in saving lives. 

Thank you for your leadership and for your commitment to the health of our communities and to strengthening America’s blood supply. I look forward to your response.