Blood Bank of Delmarva is in immediate need of Type O- blood donors. O- is a universal blood type, which can be safely transfused to any patient in a trauma or emergency situation.
“Because it is universal, the O- blood type is always in high demand in our local hospitals,” said Michael Waite, Blood Bank of Delmarva Director of Marketing and Community Relations. “Our supply of this one particular type is low at the moment, which is why we are appealing to dedicated donors in the community, as well as to new donors, who may be able to help us. We’re aware of the challenges of making this appeal on a holiday weekend, but unfortunately the need for blood never takes a holiday.”
Blood Bank of Delmarva has four fixed locations—Wilmington, Newark, Dover, DE and Salisbury, Md.—as well as more than 30 regularly scheduled mobile locations. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are also welcome at the centers. The nonprofit organization needs 350 donors a day to meet the needs of the 16 hospitals on Delmarva and ensure that more than 20,000 patients a year receive needed blood transfusions.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit www.DelmarvaBlood.org, call 1 888 8-BLOOD-8 or download the free app on your iPhone or Android.
