Fill The Missing Types
Without A, B and O, we can't save anybody. Schedule to give blood this week.
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Blood donations can help save people's lives. Learn how blood donations help, what to expect, and how to get ready for your first blood donation.
The letters you see missing here may not seem like a big deal. But the letters A, B and O make up our main blood groups. And for a patient in the hospital needing blood, it's everything.
Only 3 out of 100 Americans donate blood, yet every two seconds someone needs it. Fewer people are donating blood to help patients. You can change that by joining the Missing Types movement and fill in the missing blood types.
By donating blood you’ll help kids battling cancer, accident victims, and patients fighting life-threatening conditions. You’ll also partner alongside celebrities, iconic brands, donors, volunteers, and families raising awareness about why blood donations are crucial. No matter your blood type, we need you. Together, we can fill the missing types.
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. You have the A, AB, B, or O blood patients need.
Print this selfie sign, write your name without the A, B & O and share it through social media.
Join iconic brands and celebrities and share a #MissingTypes message with friends and family.
Have you ever wondered what’s the most popular blood type in the U.S. or how your specific type of blood can help others? Use our interactive tools to explore how blood type is determined and what makes each unique when it comes to helping save lives.
Did you know that based on your blood type and patient needs there is a "right" type blood donation for everyone? It’s true. Whether you give Whole Blood or Power Red, Platelets or Plasma, giving the right donation for your blood type ensures the best use of your lifesaving gift.
We debunk the most frequently asked donor questions in our #MissingTypes donor guide.
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