The Seventeenth Annual MacRumors Blood Drive runs for the month of May 2026. We ask that you donate blood, platelets, or plasma this month. Your donation will help other people survive or recover from injury, surgery, or illness (see the Blood and Platelet Donation FAQ).
We also ask that you sign up for the bone marrow registry and register as an organ donor, if you haven't already. You might preserve the life of someone who suffers organ failure, or cure someone of a life-threatening disease like leukemia (see Organ, Tissue, and Bone Marrow Donation FAQ).
How to participate in the MacRumors Blood Drive
1. Donate blood, platelets, or plasma, register as a bone marrow donor, and/or register as an organ donor
Donate at any donation center in your area. Pick a day when you can spare an hour or two, and make an appointment.
To register to be a stem cell or bone marrow donor, you typically fill out a form and have your cheek swabbed. Registering as an organ donor is also easy. Depending on your country, you may be able to register online by filling out a form. You may be asked to sign a donor card or put a sticker on your driver's license.
If you are ineligible to donate blood for any reason (health or deferrals), you can still help people in need by arranging for a friend of relative to donate blood. You'll both earn a spot on the Honor Roll.
To register to be a stem cell or bone marrow donor, you typically fill out a form and have your cheek swabbed. Registering as an organ donor is also easy. Depending on your country, you may be able to register online by filling out a form. You may be asked to sign a donor card or put a sticker on your driver's license.
If you are ineligible to donate blood for any reason (health or deferrals), you can still help people in need by arranging for a friend of relative to donate blood. You'll both earn a spot on the Honor Roll.
2. Let us know
The reward for donating or registering is personal satisfaction from helping others. But we want to add to your reward by giving you a well-deserved pat on the back.
After you donate or register, post in this thread and tell us about it. For blood, platelet, and plasma donations, tell us how many units. You can even post a photo of your arm bandage or plaster.
Check out our Honor Roll, where we give you public thanks for your generosity.
After you donate or register, post in this thread and tell us about it. For blood, platelet, and plasma donations, tell us how many units. You can even post a photo of your arm bandage or plaster.
Check out our Honor Roll, where we give you public thanks for your generosity.
3. Spread the word - #MacRumorsBloodDrive
Let others know about the need for these donations. Share with your followers. Encourage friends, relatives, classmates, and coworkers to donate.
If you or someone you know has received a blood or platelet transfusion, share your story.
And please help us thank the donors who post here.
If you or someone you know has received a blood or platelet transfusion, share your story.
And please help us thank the donors who post here.
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