MacRumors 2026 Blood Drive

[m53rd]

I wish I could do this - I can barely give blood for a simple blood test without passing out.

Maybe some day, but this is not the time. Have not overcome the fear yet.

I wasn't much better when I was in college. I've come a long way. And yet, I've also felt very much back to square one this year after a failed blood donation in February has brought along a fair amount of anxiety. Keep trying if this is something you want to do. (Gonna try an anxiety med next time myself.) But also know that it's not for everyone and you can still help by spreading the word.

Massive respect to 'm53rd' who ever you are! It does sound like you are a spare parts person lol, but what a fantastic gift to give! Literally saving peoples lives. I actually never knew you could donate part of your liver. I take my hat off to you!

I cannot give blood due to having SVT and taking pills every day for it, wish I had an ablation to fix it. But they seem happy for me to stay on the pills.

Thanks! I promise I'm just an average guy. I prefer the term "twice recycled" 😀. I didn't know about the liver donation either until I did the kidney donation and learned about double donors. But yeah, the liver actually grows back, so you can donate a lobe of it and return to normal function. I'm glad this post has taught someone something. Spreading awareness is a part of the equation. The National Kidney Donation Organization's executive director likes to say, "we want to make talk of kidney donation just as common as blood donation."

My DMs are open if anyone wants to pick my brain. Here are some links as well:

• National Kidney Registry
• Living-Donor Liver Transplant Program at UPMC
• NMDP (formerly Be The Match) bone marrow registry
• DKMS stem cell registry

--Francis

 

[maswriter]

I did my part today!

 

[spazzcat]

I did a double red today.

 

[E.Lizardo]

MacRumors is pleased to announce our Seventeenth Annual MacRumors Blood Drive, throughout the month of May 2026. Let's save lives together by encouraging donations of blood, platelets, and plasma, and signing up as bone marrow and organ donors. While most blood drives are specific to a geographic location, our blood drive is online and worldwide. Anyone can participate.

Over the past 16 years, MacRumors Blood Drives have recorded donations of 1,795 units of blood, platelets, and plasma, cheered for donors, and celebrated new signups for the bone marrow and organ donor registries. We've heard from hundreds of forum members who donate or whose lives were saved by the donations of strangers.

This year's featured donor is user m53rd. Not only is he a blood donor, registered as an organ donor, and registered as a bone marrow donor, but he's already been an organ donor, having donated a kidney and then 60% of his liver to people in need. It's a magnificent example how a single person can save many lives.

Whether you're a regular donor or someone overcoming apprehension to donate for the very first time, we welcome and congratulate you.

How to participate in the MacRumors Blood Drive

1. If you are an eligible donor, schedule a blood, platelet, or plasma donation (FAQ) at any donation center near you. Post in the MacRumors 2026 Blood Drive! thread to tell us about it. Also post if you sign up for the bone marrow registry (FAQ) or register as an organ donor. We'll add all registrants to our Honor Roll.
2. Not everyone is eligible to donate blood, due to their health status or based on risk factors that result in deferrals (see LGBTQ+ donor information). If you aren't eligible to donate blood, please encourage a friend or relative to make a donation, and let us know. If they donate, you'll both be added to our Honor Roll.
3. Share our #MacRumorsBloodDrive message with friends, relatives, and followers. Help us thank the forum members who post in the MacRumors 2026 Blood Drive! thread.

After the MacRumors Blood Drive ends on May 31, continue recording your blood, platelet, and plasma donations, from June 2026 through next April 2027, on our Team MacRumors 2026-2027 page (instructions). We'll tally your donations and count them for the MacRumors 2027 Blood Drive next May.

Article Link: MacRumors 2026 Blood Drive

As someone who has received 3 pints of blood in the last two days I’d like to thank blood donors everywhere! You have most likely saved my life!