Spring is arriving and we are looking forward to longer and brighter days ahead. Be sure to make some time to donate blood or platelets this season.
Here are some upcoming dates to keep in mind:
March 10 - Daylight Savings
March 10 - Beginning of Ramadan
March 19 - Spring Equinox
March 31 - Easter (the Blood Donor Center will be open normal hours)
Monthly promotions
March donor thank you gift
All month, donors will receive a Blood Donor Center ceramic mug.
Special gift for platelet donors
Until March 15 (or as long as supplies last), we will be giving out sherpa blankets to platelet donors. Interested in donating platelets? Read more. Call 617-355-6677 with any questions.
March 14 is Pi Day
We'll have mini pies as a treat for donors in the Blood Donor Center at 333 Longwood
Donate blood for luck’s sake
From March 12 to 17 (or while supplies last), donors will receive a lucky green t-shirt in time for St Paddy’s Day.
Take the O- Pledge
As the "Universal Blood Type,” O- blood is always in demand because it can be given to patients of any blood type. If you are a type O- donor, consider making a commitment to donate whole blood four times or double red cells three times this year. Take the 2024 O- Pledge.
Follow our social media accounts
Join the fun on our social media accounts. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Tag us and use the hashtags #GivePintsForHalfPints and #DonateBlood when posting your donation photos. Share why blood donation is important to you. We may feature your post!
Join our team
Have you ever thought about working at the Boston Children's Hospital Blood Donor Center? Take a look at our open positions.