MILTON, Del. – Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) rang in the “Summer of Saving Lives” with thefirst “Blood for a Brew” drive at Dogfish Head Brewery in Milton, DE on Tuesday, May 19. The drive yielded 51 units.
The “Blood for a Brew” campaign aims to help local healthcare professionals prepare for a typical rise in serious injuries during the late spring and summer months due to increased travel, outdoor recreation, boating incidents, and holiday activity. At the same time, blood donations often decline because of school breaks, vacations, and holiday schedules, creating added strain on the blood supply during a critical period for patients. This marks the sixth annual “Blood for a Brew” campaign at Blood Bank of Delmarva.
BBD’s Vice President of Operations Kristin Frederick; Director of Donor Recruitment, Joanna Arat; and Director ofDonor Servies, Megan Johnson helped manage the blood drive and personally thanked
“Blood for a Brew marks the beginning of our critical, summertime period,” said Kristin Frederick. “We thank the Dogfish Head Brewery employees, customers, and local residents of the town of Milton for helping us get off to such a strong start as we enter one of the most challenging times of year for the blood supply.”
Trauma patients, surgical patients, cancer patients, pediatric patients, and many others rely on blood donations every day, and we need donors to step up before summer shortages impact hospital inventories.” can sign up for Dogfish Head’s next blood drive on Tuesday, June 2 as well as other “Blood for a Brew”drives, HERE.
Consistent donation helps ensure hospitals have blood available when patients need it. We are asking eligible donors to make and keep appointments. One canceled appointment may seem small, but any decline in donor participation can quickly impact local blood availability.
“Blood for a Brew” is part of the “Be the Reason Summer Feels Brighter” initiative, a seasonal effort focused on maintaining a stable blood supply throughout the challenging summer months through community partnerships, donor appreciation campaigns, special events, and ongoing public awareness efforts. Donors can visit delmarvablood.org/reason to view upcoming summer donation opportunities, learn about additional donor promotions, and find convenient locations to donate.
