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Nebraska Community Blood Bank @nebraskabloodbank.bsky.social · 2d

Join us to donate platelets this October and receive a $25 gift card per donation as our way of saying thank you. Redeemable at #Starbucks, #Sephora, #Amazon, #Target, and so many more! Learn about the power of platelets and sign up to give at https://bit.ly/48icrkG

Nebraska Community Blood Bank @nebraskabloodbank.bsky.social · 3d

The school year is in full swing and we couldn't be more grateful for the hundreds of students who have already come out to donate!

Did you know that high school and college donors account for roughly 20% of all donations nationwide? Cheers to the next generation of lifesavers!

Nebraska Community Blood Bank @nebraskabloodbank.bsky.social · 5d

Young donors, like Sophie, are a powerful reminder of how critical those under 25 truly are. "We are the future of the blood supply. We’re the ones who will determine whether hospitals have the blood they need when someone’s life is on the line."

Nebraska Community Blood Bank @nebraskabloodbank.bsky.social · 9d

Being a blood donor is the ultimate green flag! High school students across Minnesota are stepping up, saving lives, and showing the world what selflessness looks like this school year. 🙌

Plus — did we mention the free swag everyone who stops by receives?

Nebraska Community Blood Bank @nebraskabloodbank.bsky.social · 12d

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.

Nebraska Community Blood Bank @nebraskabloodbank.bsky.social · 15d

Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to Brian! By donating blood on his special day, Brian is helping patients in need enjoy more birthdays of their own.

Thank you, Brian, for turning your birthday into a lifesaving celebration.

Nebraska Community Blood Bank @nebraskabloodbank.bsky.social · 16d

Meet the winner of our Labor Day Sweepstakes trip for 2, Cindy! 🎉

Cindy said she never imagined that her first donation would lead to a trip to #NewOrleans! Thank you, Cindy, for joining our lifesaving mission—we can’t wait to see you back in the donor chair!

Nebraska Community Blood Bank @nebraskabloodbank.bsky.social · 19d

Keith just made his 200th donation – that’s a staggering 25 gallons of lifesaving blood given since he started donating in the 1980s!

Join us in celebrating Keith’s incredible achievement, and let it inspire you to roll up your sleeve.

Nebraska Community Blood Bank @nebraskabloodbank.bsky.social · 20d

Meet best friends and lifesavers Debbie, Lisa, and Kate! Every 56 days, these three turn donating blood into their version of a girls’ day out.

When asked why they donate together, Kate put it best: “We're here for the cookies!” 🍪

Nebraska Community Blood Bank @nebraskabloodbank.bsky.social · 21d

Meet Robert, one of our top donors with an incredible 516 platelet donations.

Platelets have a short shelf life of just 5 to 7 days, yet they are absolutely essential for cancer treatments, major surgeries, and trauma care. That means the need for platelet donors is constant.

Nebraska Community Blood Bank @nebraskabloodbank.bsky.social · 22d

Join the Platelet Pact and become a hero for patients in need!

💳 As a thank you, you’ll receive an e-gift card when you join us to donate at least twice before December11th! https://bit.ly/3JPV93X

#plateletdonor #platelets #givelife

Nebraska Community Blood Bank @nebraskabloodbank.bsky.social · 24d

Cara rolled up her sleeve for the first time in honor of her mom, who recently passed away.

She was surprised to find the process was much easier than she imagined, with the donation taking only 10 minutes. Her hope? That more people realize how simple it is to make an impact.

Nebraska Community Blood Bank @nebraskabloodbank.bsky.social · 25d

“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 an incredible 19 times and doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon! #plateletdonor

Nebraska Community Blood Bank @nebraskabloodbank.bsky.social · 26d

Forget energy boosts and XP. The ultimate power-up? Donating blood. 🩸 🎮 🕹️

This #NationalVideoGameDay, be the ultimate hero. Pause your game, grab your team, and roll up your sleeves. Because saving lives is better with friends. #extralife #youthdonors #blooddonor

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Nebraska Community Blood Bank @nebraskabloodbank.bsky.social · 27d

❗Platelets are needed now! Patients need you❗

Platelet supply is critically low. Patients cannot wait.

Please give platelets today. https://bit.ly/4avqqT3

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Nebraska Community Blood Bank @nebraskabloodbank.bsky.social · 28d

In the days after 9/11, communities poured into blood centers, lining up out the doors to give hope to strangers in need.

On the 24th anniversary, we invite you to give blood—a gift that saves lives every day and is needed more than ever. ❤️ #NeverForget #911DayOfService

Nebraska Community Blood Bank @nebraskabloodbank.bsky.social · 28d

🚨 Urgent Appeal: O- Blood Needed NOW 🚨

We are down to a 1-day supply. Hospitals are already being impacted.

If you are O-, please donate immediately. Lives depend on it. https://bit.ly/42fwpbO

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Nebraska Community Blood Bank @nebraskabloodbank.bsky.social · Jun 19

Today, we honor Juneteenth — a powerful reminder of resilience, liberation, and the ongoing pursuit of equity.

At NCBB, we recognize the importance of acknowledging this pivotal moment in American history and the continued work toward justice and inclusion.

Happy Juneteenth!

Nebraska Community Blood Bank @nebraskabloodbank.bsky.social · Jun 16

Are you eligible to give #platelets? Platelets are crucial to cancer patients undergoing treatment and can be donated frequently!

Join our #PlateletPact and get swag items and gift cards throughout the year for being a platelet donor. 💛

Learn more: bit.ly/43uqAIx

Nebraska Community Blood Bank @nebraskabloodbank.bsky.social · Jun 12

Go Donor, Go Donor, Go! 📣

During #BloodAdvocacyWeek, we’re celebrating last month’s all-star donors who showed up to give blood and save lives. Our roster is looking good!

Snap a pic at your next donation or while repping your donor gear—then tag us or send it in to join the squad next month! 📸 🤳

Nebraska Community Blood Bank @nebraskabloodbank.bsky.social · Jun 10

⏰ Just 9 days left to make your spring donation & stay on track for the All Seasons program. Don’t miss your chance to earn that premium puffer vest!

🗓️ Come in to donate by June 19
➡️ Registration is required: bit.ly/4mn27fS

#DonateBlood #BloodDonor #GiveBlood

Nebraska Community Blood Bank @nebraskabloodbank.bsky.social · Jun 6

Join us at Haymarket Park on June 27 for a special blood drive with the #Saltdogs!

All presenting donors will receive up to 4 tickets to that night’s game. ⚾🩸

It’s a great way to give back and catch a ballgame — see you there!

Schedule now: bit.ly/4dO92up

#baseball #blooddonor #donate

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Nebraska Community Blood Bank @nebraskabloodbank.bsky.social · Jun 5

Big news, #Omaha! We're excited to open our SECOND donor center in the city—introducing the Eagle Run Donor Center, opening this summer!

Stay tuned for updates, and get ready to #donate close to home! ❤️🩸

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Nebraska Community Blood Bank @nebraskabloodbank.bsky.social · Jun 2

🌈 Happy #PrideMonth! We celebrate LGBTQIA+ donors, staff, and advocates who save lives every day. We support the FDA’s shift to Individual Donor Assessment, allowing more LGBTQ+ donors to give and save lives!

Together, we’re building a stronger, more inclusive blood supply. 🩸

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Nebraska Community Blood Bank @nebraskabloodbank.bsky.social · May 22

🌟 We’re so excited to be in #Iowa! A huge thank you to the 8 first time donors who made an impact at the first Mid-America Blood Drive in May! 💉

🩸 Next Drive: Monday, June 2 | 12 PM – 6 PM
📍 Mid-America Center – Council Bluffs

🔗 Secure your spot: bit.ly/3FsN2bL