Nebraska Community Blood Bank

10/30/2026

“Every blood donation has the potential to save lives. By proclaiming We Give Blood Day, we are inviting Omaha residents to turn our community’s generosity into action!"

Omaha marks We Give Blood Day Oct. 30 with blood drives citywide as UNMC, the Red Cross and Nebraska Community Blood Bank back Nebraska’s Big Ten bid.

10/29/2026

Need a little getaway? We’ve got you covered! Stop by to donate blood between November 1–7 and you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win an amazing staycation package valued at over $700! 🎉

Here’s what’s included in the prize:
🏨 Two nights at a Magnolia Hotels
🩰 Two tickets to The Nutcracker ballet
🍽️ A $100 dinner gift card
🦁 Two tickets to Zoolightful at the Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

One lucky winner will take home this incredible package! Schedule your appointment today! https://bit.ly/3VYiK8X

10/28/2026

🚑❤️ This National First Responders Day, we’re celebrating the partnerships that help save lives.

Blood isn’t just needed in hospitals, it’s needed right at the scene, when seconds matter most. We’re proud to partner with Lincoln Fire & Rescue and Omaha Fire Department, where staff are trained to administer blood transfusions in the field, delivering immediate, lifesaving care to patients in emergencies.

If you're looking for a way to honor a first responder in your life, consider giving blood!

10/27/2026

“Being a blood donor mom is a good thing," Lydia shared with a smile. “Since we’re on the same schedule, we try hard to do it together because, A, I can give him a ride and B, I’ll probably buy him food on the way home.”

Talk about a mother-son team that gives back! Who says quality time can’t save lives, too? Tag your favorite donation buddy and make plans to donate together this fall! 🩸

10/26/2026

💛 Meet Robert, a dedicated platelet donor who has given more than 500 times throughout his life! His commitment is an amazing example of how one person can make a lasting impact on patients who need lifesaving care.

Today, platelet donations are critically needed. Patients undergoing cancer treatment, recovering from transplants, and facing life-threatening injuries depend on platelets to survive. With supplies dangerously low, these patients can’t afford to wait.

We need additional platelet appointments this week to help protect our hospital supply. Could you follow Robert’s lead and become a platelet donor? Your time could make all the difference for someone who needs it most ➡️ https://bit.ly/4Bj6wYn

10/23/2026

🩸🎉 6,000 donations. 25 years of partnership. Countless lives impacted!

Last week we celebrated an incredible milestone with Union Bank & Trust, recognizing 6,000 blood donations made throughout our longstanding partnership!

For 25 years, UBT associates have shown up for their community, hosting 12 blood drives a year across two locations and bringing together team members from throughout Lincoln to help save lives.

We’re so grateful to UBT for its continued commitment, to every associate who rolls up their sleeve, and to everyone who has helped make this partnership such a success. ❤️ Here’s to 25 years of making a difference together, and many more lives saved in the years to come!

10/22/2026

The 4th annual Chase’s Drive to Survive brought the community together for a cause close to the Lavelle family’s hearts.

At just four months old, Chase battled a severe E. coli infection that led to kidney failure and required multiple blood transfusions to save his life. Now, Chase’s parents, Madison and Dave, are turning that experience into something powerful: inspiring others to donate blood so more patients have the chance to survive and thrive.

“It doesn't cost anything, it takes just a few minutes, and you can save up to three lives by donating blood,” Madison shared.

Thank you to the Lavelle family and everyone who came out to support this meaningful drive. Because of you, we collected 74 units of lifesaving blood! 🩸

10/21/2026

❤️🩸 October 20 is officially We Give Blood Day in Lincoln!

Earlier this week, Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird signed a proclamation recognizing the day in support of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's efforts to win the We Give Blood challenge, sponsored by Abbott and the Big Ten Conference.

Interim Chancellor Katherine S. Ankerson shared, blood donations are there “for a patient in surgery, for a newborn or for a family on the worst day of their entire life.”

Every donation has the power to make a difference when it matters most. Let’s rally behind Husker Nation, celebrate the lifesaving impact of blood donation, and help UNL bring home the win! ❤️🌽 Learn more by visiting bigten.org/abbott

10/20/2026

“(Our donations) are there...because someone, days earlier, decided to roll up a sleeve. Most of us will never meet the person our donation helps. That's what makes it such a pure act of service, said University of Nebraska-Lincoln Interim Chancellor Katherine S. Ankerson.

“(Our donations) are there for a patient in surgery, for a newborn, or for a family on the worst day of their entire life. It's there because someone, days earlier, decided to roll up a sleeve. Most of us will never meet the person our donation helps. That's what makes it such a pure act of servic...

10/19/2026

Little Doctors, BIG impact! 🩸📚

We recently wrapped up our Little Doctors Middle School program in partnership with Beveridge Middle School and these students are already making a lifesaving difference!

All throughout September, students learned about blood donation, how blood drives work, and how they could help recruit donors. They set individual goals and worked together toward a shared mission: helping save lives in their community.

At last week's blood drive, they put those lessons into action! Students welcomed donors, handed out water, shared handmade thank-you cards, and reminded donors of the impact of their generosity. Parents, teachers, faculty, and even the school principal joined in to support the drive. 🙌

And the results? 27 units of blood collected, with the potential to help up to 81 patients! 🎉

We’re so proud of these young leaders for showing that you’re never too young to make a difference. Thank you to Beveridge Middle School and everyone who helped make this drive a success! ❤️🩸