U.S. Blood Shortage

Currently the U.S is facing a massive blood donation shortage. This shortage is forcing doctors to make tough decisions about who should be getting blood which is negatively impacting patient care and outcomes. 

Our small team at Throwback Bikes is helping by donating blood as soon as we can! We are also encouraging our manufacturing partners and friends of the company to donate blood as well. Additionally, we are urging the e-bike community to come together, get involved, and donate. Please read more about this situation below and learn how you can help. Thank you!

More about the current situation from NPR in this article. To summarize, The Red Cross (which provides some 40% of the nations blood) is in critical need of blood, especially Type O-positive, Type O-negative, and platelets. We can all help, to find the nearest center and appointments to donate check out this link here . To learn even more about this issue from the Red Cross click here. Want to help but don’t want to or can’t donate? Volunteers are also needed, see this link on how to help without giving blood.

The Red Cross is a great organization because it has a vast network and can work to deliver blood nationally. However, if you prefer to donate locally, local banks typically keep donations in your home state. Find your local bank here:

Need an extra push to give? The Red Cross is partnering with the NFL so any donations during Jan 1-31 will automatically be entered to win two tickets to the SuperBowl. More on that here.

Thanks for caring about others in your community. We appreciate people like you.