The Knights of Columbus and Holy Family will be holding a Blood Drive on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm in Carpenter Hall. From cancer patients to trauma victims, every day more than 10,000 people rely on the generosity of blood donors to survive. The eight different blood types, O+, O-, A+, A-, B+, B-, AB+, and AB-, bring something different to the table for blood donation recipients.
O+ is the most common blood type and anyone with a Rh positive blood type (A+, B+, AB+, O+) can receive O+ blood cells. Since over 75% of the population benefits from O+ donations, it is the most requested by hospitals to have in supply.
O- is the universal type for red blood cells. Anyone can receive O- blood. This blood type is critical for trauma when a victim’s blood type is not known.
A+ is the second most common blood type. A+ donors are encouraged to donate platelets or red blood cells.
While A+ is one of the most common blood types, only 6.3% of the US population has type A- making it one of the rarest blood types. A- donors can give to A and AB types. However, they can only receive types A- and O-.
B+ is crucial to help treat those who have sickle cell disorder and thalassemia and are in need of regular transfusions.
B- is one of the rarest blood types. However, around 1 in 8 people can receive red blood cells from a B- donor. It can help people who have B-, B+, AB-, and AB+ blood types.
AB is the rarest blood type. Typically only 4% of people have this blood type. However, AB+ and AB- are the universal blood types for plasma. People with AB+ are universal recipients and can safely receive blood from any other blood type.
As you can see, no matter your blood type, your donation is incredibly important.
Please, consider signing up at the link below.
https://donateblood.versiti.org/…/drive_schedule/11605048
We hope to see you on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025!!
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