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Thank the Donor™ is a patented, free, simple service allowing a patient, friend, or loved one to send an anonymous message to the person who donated the blood being transfused.

All Blood Products Are Now Tagged With Green HeartS!

Nursing/Blood Bank Staff Role:

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Provide the Thank the Donor Information Card to the patient, their family member or friend – it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 to say “thank you!” You can, too!

How to Thank Your Donor
  • Go to ThankTheDonor.org using a smartphone, tablet or computer.
  • Scan the barcode of the Donor Identification Number or key in the numbers.
  • Send your message with or without a picture/selfie or video.

Sample Card

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How it works

A section is provided on the informational brochure included with the unit(s) from the blood bank for nurses or blood bank staff to write or place the sticker with the Donor Identification Number. 

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Good to know

  • All messages are reviewed by LifeServe Blood Center staff for privacy issues and appropriateness.
  • No negative comments will be forwarded to the donor.
  • All photos and videos are also viewed and will not be included with the thank you message if they include any patient or hospital identifiers or images of hospital staff.
  • Donors receive Thank the Donor messages of appreciation via email. 
  • If sharing permissions are granted by the person sending the appreciation, LifeServe Blood Center will share messages sent by patients with the hospital contacts provided. 
Eric Muller Eric Muller Urbandale, Iowa
"Giving blood is one way I can give back."
Randy Carney Randy Carney Adair, Iowa
"I have given blood since high school and still donate because there is a huge need for it and if I can help, I am going to continue as long as I can."
Naomi Musal Naomi Musal Ames, Iowa
"I continue to donate blood because as I understand, blood cannot be produced. No matter how much money, it is something that has to be given. It is the right thing to do."
Susan Moore Susan Moore Des Moines, Iowa
"It’s important to me to help others and donating blood is a great way to do that."
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