O Blood Group Facts
O we need you, outstanding type O donors
Every 2 seconds someone entering the hospital needs blood. Since your blood can be given to patients with O+ blood or any positive blood type, some lucky patient will thrive because of you.
39%
Patients with any positive type.
O+ and O- donors
Every 2 seconds someone entering the hospital needs blood – and you are the universal blood donor! Since your blood can be given to patients with O- blood or any blood type, some lucky patient will thrive because of you, especially in emergency situations or during times of shortage. It’s also the safest blood type for babies in the NICU.
9%
Patients of any blood type - you are the universal donor
O- donors
Blood Donation Locations
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Host A Blood Drive
Blood drive organizations save lives. Learn how to host a blood drive in your community with Versiti.
Types of Donations
Volunteer to donate blood at a blood donation center near you. Find out how often you can donate blood and make an appointment to donate today.
Become an Organ and Tissue Donor
Learn more about how to sign up as an organ, tissue and eye donor and how organ donation saves and enhances lives in our communities.
Funding Research
Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation accepts financial and philanthropic gifts from donors, which helps to propel lifesaving research.
Volunteering with Versiti
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