Donate. Advocate. Save Lives.
Join the movement. Donate blood, advocate for equality, and help save lives—because blood is blood.
Breaking Barriers, Building Trust Together
Blood is Blood works to advance equality in blood donation through education, advocacy, and community engagement. By collaborating with partners, donors, and supporters, we strive to create a more inclusive blood donation system that welcomes all eligible individuals and strengthens the nation's blood supply.
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Why Support Our Advocacy Efforts
We focus on policy improvement, education, and community initiatives that strengthen the blood supply while advocating for fair, science-based donor eligibility and addressing the remaining pain points experienced by LGBTQ+ blood donors.
Pride Alliance Blood Drives
Organizing inclusive community blood drives that welcome all eligible donors and nurture a sense of belonging.
Policy Advocacy
Advocating for fair, science-based donor eligibility while identifying and addressing remaining barriers affecting LGBTQ+ blood donors.
Educational Information
Providing clear, accessible information to empower donors and health partners about donation policies and safety.
Inclusive Partnerships
Building partnerships with LGBTQ+ organizations, healthcare providers, blood centers, and community leaders to create welcoming donation environments and address the remaining pain points experienced by LGBTQ+ donors.
Partners in Saving Lives
As a grassroots advocacy organization, Blood is Blood relies on strong partnerships to advance our mission. We proudly collaborate with the American Red Cross, Rainbow Collective of WNY, Imperial Court of Buffalo, Niagara Pride and other nonprofit and community partners, healthcare providers, businesses, and media partners that share our commitment to equity in blood donation.
Together, we advance our mission of achieving equality in blood donation by educating communities, advocating for fair and inclusive donor policies, and ensuring that every eligible individual has the opportunity to help save lives.
Get in touch
Contact Blood is Blood to learn more about our advocacy, community blood drives, speaking engagements, partnerships, media inquiries, or how you can help strengthen the blood supply and promote equality in blood donation.