The ECC has been working with the Red Cross to address harm to the community, and organize a Pride Month Blood Drive. Many are now able to donate blood through a new inclusive screening process that expands blood donor eligibility and eliminates questions based on sexual orientation through updated FDA guidelines issued in May 2023. The American Red Cross celebrates this significant progress and also recognizes there is more work to be done to make blood donation even more inclusive. 

The Red Cross is committed to achieving an inclusive blood donation process that treats all potential donors with equality and respect while maintaining donor and patient safety. Training is provided for employees and volunteers to be sensitive to the needs of all potential blood donors.​

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Click here to streamline your donation and save 15 minutes by using Rapid Pass. 

Click here for more information regarding the updated FDA guidelines, FAQs and more resources. 

If you have any questions about the event please contact maggie@eccmaine.org