A shortage of blood and donors
Someone in your life will need a transfusion: a child fighting cancer, the victim of a car crash, a friend undergoing surgery, a mother giving birth. Their lives depend on it, but the blood supply is often dangerously low.
3%
Only about 3% of the US population donates blood
2 sec
Every two seconds someone needs blood
1 pint
A single donation can save up to three lives
The Missing Types campaign
The American Red Cross, in cooperation with corporate partners, is working to restock the blood supply and recruit new blood donors. Between June 11-30, you’ll see organizations across the country pitching in to raise awareness by modifying the letters A, B and O in their logos and signage.
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There are many ways you can help:
- The most important thing you can do is to join thousands of IBMers across the country, roll up your sleeves and give blood.
- You can spread the word on social media.
- You can volunteer at a blood drive.
Schedule your donation
There are blood drives happening in your area right now. Find a location and time that work for you and make your appointment today.
Ready to donate
Share #MissingType on your networks
Help spread this lifesaving message by reaching out to your friends, family and coworkers.
Corporate responsibility at IBM
IBM is one of the American Red Cross’s top 30 corporate blood drive hosts, but it’s not the only way we’re trying to make a difference. From local volunteerism to challenges like Call for Code and major global initiatives for education, medicine and the environment, we believe that our technology, our expertise and our people can be a force for good in the world.