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Your blood saves lives in Greater Cincinnati — see where your Hoxworth donation goes

Your blood saves lives in Greater Cincinnati

See where your Hoxworth donation goes

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3 minute read February 20, 2025
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At Hoxworth Blood Center, we know every blood donor plays a vital role in saving lives across the Greater Cincinnati area. When you donate, your generosity directly impacts patients in our local hospitals — our friends, family and neighbors.

In the past, Hoxworth sent letters by mail to donors, letting them know where their blood was used. We’ve worked hard to bring back this thank you message, now delivered conveniently via email. Every time your donation reaches a local hospital, you’ll receive an update email, showing you exactly how your gift of life is making a difference.

“Hoxworth is committed to saving lives, and we can’t do that without your donations. We think it’s important to know how your gift is being used to help our mission of saving lives close to home,” said David Oh, MD, chief medical officer and co-director of Hoxworth Blood Center.

Hoxworth Blood Center is the sole blood provider for more than 30 regional hospitals in the Greater Cincinnati area. Often within days, you will be notified where your blood went to help local patients in our Tristate area.

Thank you for the information. It makes the donation so much sweeter. My prayers are with the child and the family at Cincinnati Children's Hospital! God bless the team at Hoxworth.

Chris Dedicated Hoxworth donor

Hoxworth donors help provide blood to local hospitals

The need for blood is constant

For more information of the use of blood products, these statistics are provided by America’s Blood Centers (ABC).

  • On average, pediatric patients use 652,000 units of blood a year
  • 25% of the blood supply is used by cancer patients
  • Nearly 30,000 units of red blood cells are used by patients daily
  • 50 red blood cell units can be used by a person injured in a car accident
  • An organ transplant recipient may need up to 40 red blood cell units, 30 platelet units and 25 plasma units

Join the team of thousands of dedicated donors here in the Tristate area and continue saving local lives.

Schedule your next donation today and be a hero for our community. Your blood saves lives — now you can see how.

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