Today is #WorldArtDay so we asked some of our donors and staff at Birmingham donor centre to draw us a picture. Check out the result! Arts and crafts are a great way to relax after giving blood. How do you like to relax after your donation?

Let us know ⬇️

We're wishing a Happy #Vaisakhi to all our Sikh donors and supporters celebrating!

We hope the spring festival brings you joy and happiness. 🥁

This is Ray. He's a platelet donor with a rare blood type (A negative).

Have you thought about making the switch to platelets? You could be a lifeline for people living with cancer.

Learn more ➡️ orlo.uk/0JbHl

Did you catch NHS Blood+Transplant's Calvin Campbell on the Eddie Nestor show on BBC Radio London discussing the need for more blood donors to help treat those living with #sicklecell disease?

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#EidMubarak to all our Muslim donors and supporters who are celebrating the end of Ramadan.

We hope this Eid al-Fitr is joyful and a time spent with loved ones. Thank you for your support. ❤️

This is Amarjit - one of our 🅱️ + donors - making his 18th donation at our Birmingham donor centre.

Have you booked your next donation? Your blood can be used to save or improve the lives of up to 3 people!

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Get ready for the return of Plasma Donation Week! 💙

Our annual celebration of plasma donors and the life-saving medicine made from plasma will be held from 22 to 28 April.

Here are a few things you need to know before then ➡️ orlo.uk/Ytkfd

#GivePlasma

“If it were not for blood and platelet donors I would not be here.” 🩸

Maddie is receiving regular transfusions during her treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia.

She is sharing her story on #WorldHealthDay to thank everyone who keeps donating ➡️ orlo.uk/S1BJS

Who inspired you to give blood? For O+ donor Megan, it was her mum! 😍 🩸

We need O positive, O negative and B negative donors to help us refill stocks after the Easter bank holiday.

Please book your donation here ➡️ orlo.uk/4eMnG

Alex discovered at his first donation session that his blood type is rare - A+ with a Ro subtype which can be used to treat sickle cell patients.

Where will your blood be used?

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Giving blood is no joke - that's why we're calling on donors this #AprilFools Day to help replenish blood stocks following the Easter period, by making an appointment to donate today.

#AprilFools #GiveBlood #SaveLives

This year, don't just give eggs - make an appointment to give blood and you'll be saving or improving up to 3 lives. 🩸

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We'd like to wish a happy #Easter to all our donors and supporters celebrating. ❤️

If you're booked to give blood, platelets or plasma over the bank holiday weekend, please keep your appointment or rearrange if you can no longer make it.

Given up on your New Year's resolutions before April Fool's Day? Giving blood is the perfect way to get back on track.

It's the no sweat way to feel good! Register online ➡️ orlo.uk/QnGJv

This is what blood donation does. 🩸

Adele needed a blood transfusion after the birth of her fifth child last November. She says 'I will be eternally grateful for those blood donors who took time to voluntary donate and ultimately save my life.' ❤️

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These photos show the amazing difference medicine made from plasma has made to Jackie's life, after she developed severe rashes over her body.

She’s thankful to everyone who gives plasma. 🙏

Sign up to donate and #FeelGoodNoSweat while doing it ➡️ orlo.uk/zizsS

For Pastor Maxine Douglas, blood donation is a family affair!

She was joined her sons Keiron and Haron, friends Audrey and Mekhi to give blood at Birmingham donor centre.

Have you made your appointment yet? Find your nearest donor centre ➡️ orlo.uk/SVVav

We're wishing a happy #Holi to every donor and supporter who is celebrating the festival of colour! 🎊

We'd like to wish a happy #Purim to all our donors and supporters who celebrate! ❤️

Bob from Plymouth recently made his 500th platelet donation, meaning he's helped to save and improve the lives of up to 1,500 people.

Could you make the switch to platelet donation? ➡️ orlo.uk/GmgIi

#GivePlatelets #SaveLives #PlateletDonation