Our Blood Institute is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization, EIN: 73-1008735

  • Now - May 31, 2026

    Get Your Sticks on Route 66

    It’s time to hit the open road. Our Blood Institute is bringing Route 66 to life, inviting you to give blood and help keep patients moving forward.

    Now through May 31, all successful donors will receive a limited-edition Route 66 T-shirt.

    Plan Your Route

  • Connor’s Story: The Strength to Get Back in the Game

    Connor was just three years old when he was diagnosed with leukemia. Blood transfusions helped him get back to being a healthy kid who loves basketball.

    The Critical Role of Blood Donors

  • What's the BIG DEAL About Platelets?

    Platelet donation

    Platelets have an extremely short shelf life and someone in the U.S. needs them every 15 seconds. That kind of constant demand means platelet donors aren’t just important. They’re the BIG DEAL patients depend on every day.

    More on Platelets & How You Can Help

  • NEW: Donor Badges

    Your Personal Trophy Case Is Waiting

    $10K Vacay Giveaway promotion

    Your donations now unlock digital badges that celebrate your commitment to saving lives — and guess what? You've already started your collection.

    Learn More

    This Life Brought to You by Blood Donors

    This Life Brought to You By logo

    Learn about the need for blood donations from patients who have benefitted from these lifesaving gifts.

    Read Stories

    Get Paid with a Purpose

    • Use the Donable app to recruit blood donors, save lives and earn money!

      OBI is proud to launch Donable®, a peer-to-peer app that pays users for recruiting blood donors to OBI locations. Now anyone can turn their network of friends, family, coworkers, etc. into local lifesavers. Download today!

      Get Started with Donable

      Join Our Team

      Find a job with Our Blood Institute

      Make saving lives part of your work by joining our lifesaving mission.

      Find Out How