About our Partnerships
America's Blood Centers' collaborative efforts aim to raise awareness about the critical need for blood donation, advocate for policies that support a robust blood supply, and implement innovative strategies to engage donors and ensure a steady availability of blood products.
Advocating for Key Policies
Advocacy is at the core of our collaborative efforts. We work with a network of organizations committed to advancing the priorities outlined in our Advocacy Agenda, championing the value of blood to patients, communities, and the healthcare system.
Raising Public Awareness
Together with our partners, we aim to shine a spotlight on the critical need for blood donation. Through coordinated efforts, we educate the public about the importance of donating blood and encourage more individuals to become regular donors.
Driving Innovation in Blood Collection and Distribution
One of our key goals in partnerships is to foster innovation in the field of blood collection and distribution. By collaborating with like-minded organizations, we aim to explore and implement cutting-edge strategies that engage donors effectively and address the evolving challenges in blood collection, distribution, and utilization, ultimately saving more lives and improving public health outcomes.
Join Us
Join us in our mission to strengthen the nation's blood supply and make a difference in the lives of those in need. Contact Jeff Gohringer, Director of Strategic Communications and National Partnerships at America’s Blood Centers, to learn more today.
Examples of our Partnerships
ABC's multi-year national partnership with HOSA-Future Health Professionals, a leadership development program for students interested in pursuing health professions, has reached more than 2.5 million members and resulted in more than 50,000 student blood donors.
GLAAD, the world’s leading lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, teamed up with ABC to launch the Summer of Giving national blood drive campaign. This initiative follows implementation of FDA eligibility changes that promote safety, fairness, and inclusivity in the blood donation process through establishing a screening process based on individual donor assessments, not sexual orientation.
ABC's Blood Advocacy Week brings together more than 80 prominent national organizations to advance policies designed to increase access to blood products and expand the donor base. By working together, we aim to ensure that all patients can receive the life-saving transfusions they need when they need them.Â
ABC formed a partnership with Body Interact, a leading provider of virtual patient simulators for potential and current healthcare professionals, to strengthen donation education efforts among younger donors. As part of this partnership, Body Interact developed digital scenarios that illustrate the life-saving impact of blood donation for ABC's Vein to Vein education program.