Blood donation is one of the most essential contributors to modern healthcare. Hospitals depend on a safe and reliable blood supply for emergency treatments, trauma care, surgeries, cancer therapy, childbirth complications, and chronic illness support. Blood cannot be manufactured and it cannot be replaced with synthetic alternatives. It must come from people who are willing to give.
Many people are unaware of how quickly donated blood is used. Once collected, blood is tested, processed, separated into components, and prepared for patients within hours. Every donation has the power to save multiple lives, and the need for more donors never slows down.
Two important facts highlight the urgency:
- Nearly one in seven hospital patients will require blood at some point during their care.
- Fewer than 3 percent of eligible Americans donate blood each year, creating a persistent national shortage.
National Blood Donor Month focuses on closing this gap with education, awareness, and community engagement.
How Athletes Make The Best Blood Donors Is Helping
Athletes Make The Best Blood Donors is an educational and community impact campaign that uses athlete powered storytelling to inspire blood donation. Athletes embody qualities that encourage action including discipline, leadership, resilience, and purpose. When people see athletes donate blood, they see strength in service and the example of stepping forward for others.
The campaign helps donors understand the science of blood donation and why it is always needed. At events, donors learn what happens to donated blood, how it is matched and processed, and how it reaches patients who rely on it. Athlete ambassadors guide participants, answer questions, ease concerns, and share personal stories about why they donate. Donors leave informed, confident, and proud of the life saving difference they make.
This approach helps increase participation, strengthens community awareness, and makes blood donation a meaningful, accessible experience for everyone.
Presented by Condo Brothers Construction
This year’s campaign is proudly presented by Condo Brothers Construction, a regional leader in civil construction and full site development. Condo Brothers Construction serves Long Island, Suffolk County, Nassau County, and Queens, New York City, delivering high quality infrastructure solutions that strengthen communities.
The firm self performs all phases of civil construction and provides clients with a comprehensive one stop solution for their development needs. Their services include excavation and grading, concrete, asphalt paving, storm drainage, septic and sanitary sewer systems, water service installation, masonry, trucking, landscape, and fencing.
Condo Brothers Construction is committed to meeting public and private compliance requirements and actively supports local and domestic hiring. The company also prioritizes the use of MWBE and SDVOB suppliers, ensuring that community investment and economic inclusion are built into every project.
Their commitment to community strength aligns with the mission of National Blood Donor Month and the Athletes Make The Best Blood Donors initiative.
Ways to Get Involved
Donate Blood
Find a local blood drive or schedule an appointment. One blood donation can save multiple lives.
Host a Community or Athlete Led Blood Drive
Bring an educational and inspiring experience to your school, workplace, nonprofit, or community group.
Become an Ambassador
Share your story, inspire others, and help expand the movement.
Partner With the Campaign
Organizations can sponsor events, support awareness efforts, and expand access to donation opportunities.
Share the Message
Use your voice, online platforms, and personal networks to encourage others to donate. Join the movement with #AthletesMakeTheBest and help raise awareness across your community.
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