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The Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross supplies blood to Central Maryland, Northern Virginia and South Central Pennsylvania, including Baltimore and Washington, DC. Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. is in need of blood, and approximately 95% of the U.S. population will need blood during their lifetime or know someone who will, yet only about 5% give blood. Help us by donating blood today. Together, we can make a difference.

American Red Cross Continues Appeal for Blood Donations

Donations are increasing, but supply remains low. Read more

Governor O'Malley Urges Marylanders to Give Blood

Governor Joins the American Red Cross in Ongoing Appeal for Donations. Read more

American Red Cross Revs Its Engine

Red Cross, 3M, Roush Fenway Racing Partnering to boost blood donations. Read more For a list of Red Cross Racing Days at local donor centers, click here .

5k Race at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. Click Here to see pictures.

Let's Make It Count: African American Blood Donor Recruitment Initiative

The GC&P Region has launched a recruitment effort aimed at African American blood donors. While the patient population generally reflects the general population in terms of ethnicity, the donor population is currently underrepresented by African Americans. We aim to change that.
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Greater Chesapeake & Potomac Board of Directors

The Greater Chesapeake & Potomac Blood Services Region takes pride in the community support it receives all year long. Part of this community support is great work accomplished by its Board of Directors, which is comprised of business and community leaders from across the Region. Read more
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Policy Requires Blood Donors (Without Blood Donor Cards) to Present Photo Identification

To ensure that you are properly identified in American Red Cross records, as of January 1, 2004, blood donors (without Blood Donor Cards) are required to provide identification before giving blood at any blood donation center or community blood drive. Those with Blood Donor Cards are exempt and do not need photo identification.