America's Blood Centers

• Rita Reik, MD, FCAP

• Jeanette Brown, MBA

• Diane Calmus, JD

• Carla Peterson

The annual Awards of Excellence are given to individuals, civic groups, media organizations, corporations and advocates involved in blood donation through the awards ceremony. By 2021, it has been held for 24 years.{{Cite web|title=Awards|url=https://americasblood.org/events/awards/|access-date=2021-06-03|website=America's Blood Centers|language=en-US}}

Nexcare is 3M's personal health care brand. Annual Nexcare Give Program Celebrates is a national event in partnership with the Nexcare brand, American Blood Centers, and the American Red Cross. The campaign aims to raise awareness and inspire action by providing donors with Nexcare bandages designed in a different theme each year as a badge of honor, and to thank donors and encourage others to participate on World Blood Donor Day (June 14).

• June 14–19, 2011.
• The bandage theme for this giveaway was derived from the latest runway trends of the time and featured vibrant designs such as V-shaped, plaid, chevron, zebra print, and "classic." The idea expressed in this issue is "helping to save a life is always in style."{{Cite web|title=Nexcare™ Brand, America's Blood Centers, and the American Red Cross Honor World Blood Donor Day with 3rd Annual Nexcare give Program|url=https://news.3m.com/English/press-releases/press-releases-details/2011/Nexcare-Brand-Americas-Blood-Centers-and-the-American-Red-Cross-Honor-World-Blood-Donor-Day-with-3rd-Annual-Nexcare-give-Program/default.aspx|access-date=2021-06-03|website=news.3m.com|language=en-US}}

• June 11–14, 2012.
• The 2012 designs are drawn from the fashion, design, and pop culture of the 1950s through the 2000s, including everything from vintage polka dots and tie-dye to plaid checks. This vintage design conveys the theme of "giving blood is timeless".{{Cite web|title=Nexcare Brand, The American Red Cross, and America's Blood Centers Celebrate World Blood Donor Day With 4th Annual Nexcare give Program|url=https://news.3m.com/English/press-releases/press-releases-details/2012/Nexcare-Brand-The-American-Red-Cross-and-Americas-Blood-Centers-Celebrate-World-Blood-Donor-Day-With-4th-Annual-Nexcare-give-Program/default.aspx|access-date=2021-06-03|website=news.3m.com|language=en-US}}

• June 10–14, 2013.
• The theme for 2013 is "It's Always in Season to Give Blood". All bandages this year have the text "give" and carry on the design inspiration from season 4.{{Cite web|title=Nexcare Brand Announces the Fifth Annual Nexcare give Program, in partnership with the American Red Cross and America's Blood Centers|url=https://news.3m.com/English/press-releases/press-releases-details/2013/Nexcare-Brand-Announces-the-Fifth-Annual-Nexcare-give-Program-in-Partnership-with-the-American-Red-Cross-and-Americas-Blood-Centers/default.aspx|access-date=2021-06-03|website=news.3m.com|language=en-US}}

• June 9–14, 2014.
• The theme for 2014 is "The Art of Giving". The bandage designs include impressionism, abstract art, contemporary art, pop art, and street art. And each bandage has the word "give" on it.{{Cite web|title=Nexcare Brand Launches the Sixth Annual Nexcare give Program in Honor of World Blood Donor Day|url=https://news.3m.com/English/press-releases/press-releases-details/2014/Nexcare-Brand-Launches-the-Sixth-Annual-Nexcare-give-Program-in-Honor-of-World-Blood-Donor-Day/default.aspx|access-date=2021-06-03|website=news.3m.com|language=en-US}}

• June 8–14, 2015.
• In 2015, the Nexcare Give Program is themed "Creating a Culture of Giving". The designs were inspired by patterns and textiles from eight different cultures and locations.{{Cite web|title=Seventh Annual Nexcare Give Program Celebrates "Creating a Culture of Giving" by Thanking Blood Donors around the World on World Blood Donor Day|url=https://investors.3m.com/news/news-details/2015/Seventh-Annual-Nexcare-Give-Program-Celebrates-Creating-a-Culture-of-Giving-by-Thanking-Blood-Donors-around-the-World-on-World-Blood-Donor-Day/default.aspx|access-date=2021-06-03|website=investors.3m.com|language=en-US}}

• June 6–14, 2016.
• This year, Nexcare's theme is "Feel the Beat, Give Blood." The bandages are inspired by five unique dances from different parts of the world.{{Cite web|title=Eighth Annual Nexcare Give Program Encourages Donors to "Feel the Beat, Give Blood" and Celebrate Those Who Give on World Blood Donor Day|url=https://news.3m.com/English/press-releases/press-releases-details/2016/Eighth-Annual-Nexcare-Give-Program-Encourages-Donors-to-Feel-the-Beat-Give-Blood-and-Celebrate-Those-Who-Give-on-World-Blood-Donor-Day/default.aspx|access-date=2021-06-03|website=news.3m.com|language=en-US}}

• June 7–14, 2017.
• Using landmarks and locations from cities around the world as inspiration, the 2017 bandages are designed around the theme "Roll up a sleeve and give where you live" to celebrate all those who give in their communities.{{Cite web|title=Ninth Annual Nexcare Give Program Celebrates Blood Donation, Encouraging Donors to "Roll up a Sleeve and Give Where You Live" for World Blood Donor Day|url=https://news.3m.com/English/press-releases/press-releases-details/2017/Ninth-Annual-Nexcare-Give-Program-Celebrates-Blood-Donation-Encouraging-Donors-to-Roll-up-a-Sleeve-and-Give-Where-You-Live-for-World-Blood-Donor-Day/default.aspx|access-date=2021-06-03|website=news.3m.com|language=en-US}}

In 2005 ABC Recognized by the House of Representatives:

"Resolved, That the House of Representatives—

(1) recognizes the role of America's Blood Centers and its members in—

(A) providing life saving blood to patients, including the military in times of war and the Nation in times of disaster;

(B) ensuring the safety of that blood supply; and

(C) promoting essential blood donor initiatives;

(2) acknowledges the efforts made by member community blood centers and other blood organizations to promote and protect the safety and adequacy of blood components provided to patients; and

(3) recognizes the need to promote a stable blood supply and increase volunteer participation of blood donors."{{Cite web|date=2005-10-25|title=Text - H.Res.220 - 109th Congress (2005-2006): Recognizing America's Blood Centers and its member organizations for their commitment to providing over half the Nation with a safe and adequate volunteer donor blood supply, and for other purposes.|url=https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/220/text|access-date=2021-06-03|website=www.congress.gov}}

August 17, 2016, ABCparticipate in the multination Missing Type campaign. This campaign teaches awareness of the need for blood groups in 21 countries around the world.{{Cite web|title=Red Cross and America's Blood Centers join global blood donation campaign|url=https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/press-release/Red-Cross-and-Americas-Blood-Centers-join-global-blood-donation-campaign.html|access-date=2021-06-04|website=www.redcross.org|language=en}}

May 2016, ADRP becomes an international division of ABC and will operate under a commercial charter. Together, the two bring expertise and capabilities to recruitment, blood collection and donor management, creating a better blood donation environment.{{Cite web|title=ADRP - America's Blood Centers|url=https://www.adrp.org/ABC|access-date=2021-06-03|website=www.adrp.org}}{{Cite web|title=ADRP|url=https://americasblood.org/about/adrp/|access-date=2021-06-03|website=America's Blood Centers|language=en-US}}

Nearly 60% of U.S. blood is supplied by ABC-led community-based independent blood centers. Also 75% of COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma was provided by their combined efforts with BARDA.{{Cite web|date=2021-05-14|title=Welcome Letter to Assistant Secretary for Health Levine|url=https://americasblood.org/news/welcome-letter-to-assistant-secretary-for-health-levine/|access-date=2021-06-03|website=America's Blood Centers|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|date=2020-04-27|title=America's Blood Centers Partners with BARDA to Expand Collection of Convalescent Plasma for COVID-19 Patients|url=https://americasblood.org/news/americas-blood-centers-partners-with-barda-to-expand-collection-of-convalescent-plasma-for-covid-19-patients/|access-date=2021-06-03|website=America's Blood Centers|language=en-US}}

During the pandemic, the AABB, American Blood Centers, and the American Red Cross issued a statement that they were joining forces to collaborate on blood supply efforts during the pandemic{{Cite web|date=2020-05-15|title=America's Blood Centers, AABB, American Red Cross Joint Letter to CMS Regarding Re-opening Facilities to Provide Non-emergent Non-COVID-19 Healthcare|url=https://americasblood.org/news/americas-blood-centers-aabb-american-red-cross-joint-letter-to-cms-regarding-re-opening-facilities-to-provide-non-emergent-non-covid-19-healthcare/|access-date=2021-06-03|website=America's Blood Centers|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|title=Joint Statement: Blood Donation Concerns Rise as Country Enters New Phase of the Pandemic April 16, 2021|url=https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/press-release/2021/blood-donation-concerns-rise-as-country-enters-new-phase-of-the-.html|access-date=2021-06-03|website=www.redcross.org|language=en}}

ABC Newsletter is a weekly publication that includes news from blood centers and other organizations in the transfusion community. Individuals who work at ABC member blood centers can subscribe for free. The annual fee is $390.{{Cite web|title=ABC Newsletter|url=https://americasblood.org/abc-newsletter/|access-date=2021-06-04|website=America's Blood Centers|language=en-US}}

A quarterly journal written by experts in transfusion medicine and peer-reviewed by ABC's SMT Publications Committee.{{Cite web|title=ABC Publications|url=https://americasblood.org/news/abc-publications/|access-date=2021-06-04|website=America's Blood Centers|language=en-US}}

• AABB Interorganizational Task Force on Domestic Disasters and Acts of Terrorism
• Alliance of Blood Operators (ABO)
• American Rare Donor Program
• European Blood Alliance (EBA)
• National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP)
• Sickle Cell Disease Coalition

{{Cite web|title=Partners|url=https://americasblood.org/about/partners/|access-date=2021-06-03|website=America's Blood Centers|language=en-US}}

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