In December 1969 the president signed a proclamation marking January as National Blood Donor Month. The annual observance has been celebrated for over 50 years and honors the heroes that give lifesaving blood donations.
January was chosen because the winter months is typically a time when national blood donations drop due to holiday schedules, weather conditions and schools being on winter break. 
As you set your goals for 2022 plan to donate blood or platelets every time you are eligible. Whole blood donors can give every 56 days up to 6 times a year. Platelet donors can give every 7 days up to 24 times within a 12-month period. Check out this blog post to learn the science behind these guidelines.
Hero In You In 2022 Challenge
This year OneBlood is celebrating donors through the Hero In You In 2022 challenge. Each donor will have their own unique challenge to earn Superhero Challenge Rewards. The more you give the more you earn.
Your challenge begins with your first donation in 2022. With each blood or platelet donation, you will receive a OneBlood gift and qualify for additional eGift card rewards every time you donate. The eGift cards are good for popular retail stores, restaurants, and online shopping like Amazon, Walmart, and Panera Bread. Learn more here.
OneBlood Hero In You Comic Book Series
In 2022 we are releasing four issues of the Hero In You comic book series. See how donors are transformed into Superheroes and battle the villains that can deter people from donating. You can check out Issue #1 here.
Calling All Heroes
Being a hero is easy! Start your hero journey today by making an appointment to donate on the Big Red Bus or at a OneBlood Donor Center. Or just fly into a location near you! We look forward to seeing you soon Superhero.
