Code Red: Emergency Need for Blood Donors
Patient need is outpacing donations, and our local blood supply has hit emergency low levels. We urgently need 1,000 donors every day to ensure patients in Pacific Northwest hospitals have immediate access to lifesaving transfusions for cancer treatments, trauma care, and birth complications. If you’re feeling healthy—especially if you’re Type O or a platelet donor—please book your appointment now and within the next eight weeks. Every donation matters. You can give at 14 Bloodworks donor centers or at one of 90 mobile drives each week across Western Washington and Oregon. Same-day appointments are available.
Code Red: Emergency Need for Blood Donors
Patient need is outpacing donations, and our local blood supply has hit emergency low levels. We urgently need 1,000 donors every day to ensure patients in Pacific Northwest hospitals have immediate access to lifesaving transfusions for cancer treatments, trauma care, and birth complications. If you’re feeling healthy—especially if you’re Type O or a platelet donor—please book your appointment now and within the next eight weeks. Every donation matters. You can give at 14 Bloodworks donor centers or at one of 90 mobile drives each week across Western Washington and Oregon. Same-day appointments are available.
Frequently Asked Questions:
THERE IS AN URGENT NEED FOR BLOOD DONORS IN OUR REGION. Keep our community blood supply circulating locally by scheduling an appointment at Bloodworks Northwest Donor Centers and blood drives near you. Create a Bloodworks Donor Portal account now to be notified when drives are added near you.
Who do my blood donations help?
Bloodworks Northwest donors support patients in need of blood transfusions in 95% of hospitals across Western Washington and Oregon.
How do I book an appointment to donate?
To book an appointment with Bloodworks Northwest, please call 800-398-7888 or schedule online here or text BWAPP to 999-777 to download our Bloodworks mobile app.
Will I have to create a donor portal account with Bloodworks to book an appointment?
No, you can book your appointment without a donor portal account, however, creating a donor portal account allows you additional scheduling features we think you’ll enjoy like learning your blood type and stats, tracking your health, advance booking, and contact preferences. Learn more.
How do I schedule or host a blood drive?
Groups wishing to host a mobile blood drive are encouraged to reach out to Bloodworks Northwest: https://bloodworksnw.org/donate/host-blood-drive
How do I know if I’m eligible to donate blood?
Check out the information on our eligibility page for basic health, medication, and donation considerations. For specific questions, please email or call (425) 656-3077 (option 1).
Do I need to know my blood type to donate?
You do not need to know your blood type to donate blood. In fact, it’s a great way to find out your unique blood type and who it helps.
I can't donate blood, how else can I help?
Though you may not be able to donate blood or were deferred in the past, there are many other important ways you can save lives. Learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions:
THERE IS AN URGENT NEED FOR BLOOD DONORS IN OUR REGION. Keep our community blood supply circulating locally by scheduling an appointment at Bloodworks Northwest Donor Centers and blood drives near you. Create a Bloodworks Donor Portal account now to be notified when drives are added near you.
Who do my blood donations help?
Bloodworks Northwest donors support patients in need of blood transfusions in 95% of hospitals across Western Washington and Oregon.
How do I book an appointment to donate?
To book an appointment with Bloodworks Northwest, please call 800-398-7888 or schedule online here or text BWAPP to 999-777 to download our Bloodworks mobile app.
Will I have to create a donor portal account with Bloodworks to book an appointment?
No, you can book your appointment without a donor portal account, however, creating a donor portal account allows you additional scheduling features we think you’ll enjoy like learning your blood type and stats, tracking your health, advance booking, and contact preferences. Learn more.
How do I schedule or host a blood drive?
Groups wishing to host a mobile blood drive are encouraged to reach out to Bloodworks Northwest: https://bloodworksnw.org/donate/host-blood-drive
How do I know if I’m eligible to donate blood?
Check out the information on our eligibility page for basic health, medication, and donation considerations. For specific questions, please email or call (425) 656-3077 (option 1).
Do I need to know my blood type to donate?
You do not need to know your blood type to donate blood. In fact, it’s a great way to find out your unique blood type and who it helps.
I can't donate blood, how else can I help?
Though you may not be able to donate blood or were deferred in the past, there are many other important ways you can save lives. Learn more.
Need a Little Help?
For assistance finding or booking an appointment,
questions about eligibility to donate or more, contact:
Bloodworks Northwest: 800-398-7888
Email us at [email protected]
Need a Little Help?
For assistance finding or booking an appointment, questions about eligibility to donate or more, contact:
Bloodworks Northwest:
800-398-7888
Email us at [email protected]
