Blog of Bloodworks Northwest



Juan Cotto honored as ABC’s Blood Community Advocate of the Year

Juan Cotto accepts America's Blood Centers' 2026 Blood Community Advocate of the Year award

As an O’Dea High School student, Juan Cotto walked by Bloodworks Northwest (then Puget Sound Blood Center) every day to catch the bus home to Seattle’s

March 24, 2026 10:23am

 

Bloodworks adds two new vehicles in Oregon

Bloodworks is investing in community health – and it’s happening because of you. Thanks to the financial donors who supported our Mission in Motion campaign, we

March 20, 2026 2:06pm

 

All about platelet counts and platelet donation

Do you get compliments on your veins when you donate blood? Do you have a couple of hours to sit back, relax, and save lives? You

March 10, 2026 9:47am

 

Can I donate blood if I’ve had my spleen removed?

Can I donate blood if I've had my spleen removed? Drawing of human torso and organs

There are some screening questions that we ask all donors at each appointment and some that apply only to specific donations. When you donate platelets, we

March 10, 2026 9:39am

 

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