28 blood donations... potentially helping up to 84 patients!
I wanted to share a wonderful 'thank you' we received from the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Blood Donor Center following our October 14th blood drive at Fitchburg City Hall!
Here's what our community accomplished:
31 people showed up to donate (I was 1!)
28 units of blood were successfully collected (3 people tried but couldn't donate...)
Each donation can potentially help up to THREE patients!
That means our Fitchburg blood drive may have helped as many as 84 patients receiving care at Massachusetts General Hospital!
The blood collected is brought back to MGH, where it is separated into red blood cells, plasma, and platelets, allowing a single donation to help multiple patients.
I appreciate everyone who took the time to donate and the MGH Blood Donor Center team for bringing this opportunity directly to our community.
Looking ahead to 2027!
MGH has proposed six blood drives in Fitchburg next year, so here are some dates to pencil into your calendars:
Wednesday, February 17, 2027
Tuesday, April 20, 2027
Thursday, June 17, 2027
Thursday, August 19, 2027
Wednesday, October 20, 2027
Tuesday, December 21, 2027
Save the dates! The MGH team specifically thanked Fitchburg for consistently hosting blood drives and for the generosity of our residents.
Whether you're a regular donor or considering donating for the first time, I encourage you to participate in one of our upcoming drives.
A little of your time and a donation of blood could make an incredible difference for someone who needs it.
Thank you, Fitchburg, for continuing to show up for others!
Learn more about donating blood through MGH:
