Bloodworks NorthWest

Bloodworks NW is reaching out to the city of Bellevue in concerns over COVID-19 which has incited much uncertainty and concern about what is next for our community’s health.

The cancellation of numerous blood drives due to concerns about the coronavirus has created a significant public health risk in our area, since nearly 60% of our blood supply is collected at mobile blood drives. While we see the grocery store shelves empty of non-perishables – no water, no toilet paper, no hand sanitizer – we know blood is short-dated; it’s just like the milk on your shelf. And it takes 1,000 people donating every day to ensure Bloodworks has a safe and stable blood supply for all who need it now. We need all healthy people to come in to help reverse a blood shortage, another – avoidable – public health emergency.

Bloodworks is at a tipping point where children and adults experiencing trauma, those going through cancer treatment, and premature babies, among others, will not have blood available. Together, we can rise up to meet this challenge, but we must act now. With your help, we can ensure Bloodworks receives the necessary donations to fully restock its blood supply – pint by pint. Here is what your chamber can do to take action:

• Search for a blood drive or donor center near you – Blood drive locations