Donor Center at Roswell Park

06/23/2021

06/23/2021

Here it is-this fun digital frame for one of our donors who submitted their selfie!
Here goes, good luck!

Here it is-this fun digital frame for one of our donors who submitted their selfie!
Here goes, good luck!

06/21/2021

Today is the day! Send us your Donor Center t-shirt selfies, or tag us on social media to be entered to win a 10 inch digital photo frame! Happy Selfie Day :D

Today is the day! Send us your Donor Center t-shirt selfies, or tag us on social media to be entered to win a 10 inch digital photo frame! Happy Selfie Day :D

06/16/2021

06/16/2021

Serious business, but always room for some fun! Stay tuned for a live donor drawing moments from now.

Serious business, but always room for some fun! Stay tuned for a live donor drawing moments from now.

06/16/2021

Happy National Fudge Day!

Happy National Fudge Day!

06/16/2021

Don't forget Selfie Day is 6/21! If you need a Donor Center t-shirt be sure to contact [email protected]. Details on how to share your selfie with us to be entered to win a 10 inch digital photo frame will be shared on 6/21 :)

06/14/2021

We Have One Thing In Common in This World, We All Bleed The Same

Our donors change lives every day!

06/14/2021

Happy World Blood Donor Day!! Today is about all the volunteer blood donors throughout the world who give of themselves to save millions of lives. Blood and platelet donations are a critical part of patient care here at Roswell Park and across the world. Donating blood is a way to make a significant impact in someone's life, and there are no substitutes for blood products.

Our gratitude for our donors is difficult to put into adequate words, and it knows no bounds. You have made a difference in the lives of thousands over the years, and continue to do so with each donation. We are honored that you make us a part of your lives so that you may give back to those in need. Today, and every day, thank you!!

Happy World Blood Donor Day!! Today is about all the volunteer blood donors throughout the world who give of themselves to save millions of lives. Blood and platelet donations are a critical part of patient care here at Roswell Park and across the world. Donating blood is a way to make a significant impact in someone's life, and there are no substitutes for blood products.

Our gratitude for our donors is difficult to put into adequate words, and it knows no bounds. You have made a difference in the lives of thousands over the years, and continue to do so with each donation. We are honored that you make us a part of your lives so that you may give back to those in need. Today, and every day, thank you!!

06/07/2021

June 21 is Selfie Day, and if you send us a photo wearing your Donor Center t-shirt, you will be entered to win a 10 inch digital picture frame!

This is just a heads up for those who may not have t-shirts yet. We will have more details about how to share photos with us as we get closer. In the meantime, if you have donated with us before, but do not have a Donor Center t-shirt, you can ask for one at your next appointment! If you do not have an appointment scheduled between tomorrow and 6/19, you can email [email protected] to claim your shirt! Or, you can always call 716-845-8275 to make an appointment and get a shirt in person :)

June 21 is Selfie Day, and if you send us a photo wearing your Donor Center t-shirt, you will be entered to win a 10 inch digital picture frame!

This is just a heads up for those who may not have t-shirts yet. We will have more details about how to share photos with us as we get closer. In the meantime, if you have donated with us before, but do not have a Donor Center t-shirt, you can ask for one at your next appointment! If you do not have an appointment scheduled between tomorrow and 6/19, you can email [email protected] to claim your shirt! Or, you can always call 716-845-8275 to make an appointment and get a shirt in person :)

06/04/2021

What we do is serious business, but we love weaving fun and joy into every day! Have a yummy Donut Day :)

06/04/2021

Happy Donut Day! All of today's donors will receive a Paula's Donut and be entered to win even more Paula's treats!

Today, we kick off the Summer of Celebrations, where we celebrate fun days like Donut Day throughout the summer with our donors with food and random raffles! We will have more to share including a calendar soon, but in the meantime, the next celebration is Fudge Day on June 16th! We have some platelet openings on June 16th, if you have been meaning to schedule.

Happy Donut Day! All of today's donors will receive a Paula's Donut and be entered to win even more Paula's treats!

Today, we kick off the Summer of Celebrations, where we celebrate fun days like Donut Day throughout the summer with our donors with food and random raffles! We will have more to share including a calendar soon, but in the meantime, the next celebration is Fudge Day on June 16th! We have some platelet openings on June 16th, if you have been meaning to schedule.

05/28/2021

05/25/2021

Donor Center donors are the real stars, but I couldn't resist sharing! Do we have any Clueless, Anchorman, Marvel, etc. fans amongst our donors?

#motivationmonday • If actor Paul Rudd can find time to donate blood... [#repost The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck] #hero #adrpgiveblood

05/24/2021

Hello friends, all welcome to participate in my Ride for Roswell fundraiser. Thank you!

Hello friends, all welcome to participate in my Ride for Roswell fundraiser. Thank you!

05/20/2021

There's a new MARIA in town!!! Maria O. joined us on Monday and we are so excited to have her on our team. Donors will see Maria O. at the front reception desk upon arrival. Please join us in welcoming her. WELCOME MARIA O!!!

There's a new MARIA in town!!! Maria O. joined us on Monday and we are so excited to have her on our team. Donors will see Maria O. at the front reception desk upon arrival. Please join us in welcoming her. WELCOME MARIA O!!!

05/06/2021

WNY is experiencing a blood emergency due to the national blood shortage! Roswell is always impacted by these shortages, but we are lucky to have The Donor Center for the benefit of our patients!

There is no better time to join the ranks of our amazing donors! If you haven’t donated before, or haven’t seen us in a while, give The Donor Center a call at 716-845-8275. There is no replacement for blood products, and that means we need our schedule filled with every eligible volunteer donor possible. With demand for blood products increasing, and shortages ongoing, situations like this are likely to continue. Please consider becoming a regular blood or platelet donor with us! Our patients’ treatment depends on it.

Roswell is currently in need of type O blood and platelets of any type. Please schedule and share!

05/05/2021

Urgent message: WNY is experiencing a severe blood shortage. You may begin to see local news coverage. Roswell Park is experiencing the same blood shortage for type O blood. Please consider donating at Roswell Park. Blood products stay right here at Roswell Park to benefit cancer patients. Thank you!

04/22/2021

Today is National Jelly Bean Day, and we will be sharing jelly beans with each donor that comes in! Jelly beans got their start during the American Civil War when Boston confectioner, William Schraff, urged customers to send jelly beans to soldiers fighting in the war. The first advertisement for jelly beans appeared on July 5, 1905 and cost nine cents per pound. We hope you enjoy a taste of these sweet treats today!

Today is National Jelly Bean Day, and we will be sharing jelly beans with each donor that comes in! Jelly beans got their start during the American Civil War when Boston confectioner, William Schraff, urged customers to send jelly beans to soldiers fighting in the war. The first advertisement for jelly beans appeared on July 5, 1905 and cost nine cents per pound. We hope you enjoy a taste of these sweet treats today!

04/20/2021

Hey donor family! I'd love to get your feedback. What made you keep coming to donate even in a pandemic? Even though Roswell Park and the Donor Center made it safe for you to do so, you must have been a bit nervous about it. In the scariest of times, you kept coming. Why? What made you forego any fears you may have had to help someone else? Love to know. thanks:)

04/08/2021

We know Saturday appointments are some of our most popular! So we wanted to give our donors the heads up that we have three platelet appointments available this Saturday, April 10 at 7:15, 9:45, and 10:15! Call 716-845-8275 to schedule before they are booked!

04/01/2021

April is Donate Life Month, and our donors truly donate life with each donation of blood and platelets! Blood and platelet transfusions are a regular and critical part of cancer treatment, and there isn't a replacement for these products!

Currently, Roswell Park has a very critical need for O negative whole blood, as well as a need for platelets of any blood type. Please schedule a donation if you can help us meet this need!

Call 716-845-8275 or visit www.thedonorcenterrpci.com to schedule.

April is Donate Life Month, and our donors truly donate life with each donation of blood and platelets! Blood and platelet transfusions are a regular and critical part of cancer treatment, and there isn't a replacement for these products!

Currently, Roswell Park has a very critical need for O negative whole blood, as well as a need for platelets of any blood type. Please schedule a donation if you can help us meet this need!

Call 716-845-8275 or visit www.thedonorcenterrpci.com to schedule.

03/26/2021

Seasons change, but our patients' need for blood and platelets is constant! We are currently in need of O type whole blood and platelets of any blood type.

Please consider a donation in April-Donate Life Month! Call 716-845-8275 or visit www.thedonorcenterrpci.com to schedule!

Seasons change, but our patients' need for blood and platelets is constant! We are currently in need of O type whole blood and platelets of any blood type.

Please consider a donation in April-Donate Life Month! Call 716-845-8275 or visit www.thedonorcenterrpci.com to schedule!

03/17/2021

Happy St. Patrick's Day! We are lucky to have such wonderful donors like you!

03/16/2021

Town of Tonawanda Police Capt. Christine Milosich laid to rest

Our hearts go out to Captain Milosich's family, friends, and to the Town of Tonawanda Police as they grieve her loss.

“Lt. Milosich’s dedication and compassion for her career, community, and people are an example to us all. We love you, Chrissy,”

(WIVB) — Family and friends said their final goodbyes to Town of Tonawanda Police Captain Christine Milosich who died after a battle with cancer. Christine Milosich was given a police es**rt …

03/01/2021

Announcing the winners of our February Have a Heart Raffle! Congratulations to our six winners and thank you to all of our February blood and platelet donors!

02/26/2021

Dave Talks to Roswell Park About the Importance of Donating Blood

Dave Talks to Roswell Park About the Importance of Donating Blood

Dave Fields talks to Roswell Park's Maria Turner about why donating blood now is more important than ever and how the local community can come together to help.

02/12/2021

We know that Covid-19 dominates the headlines, but other medical emergencies must be attended to as well-especially at Roswell Park. Everyday patients at Roswell Park need blood products and therapeutic treatments. You know who has been here each and every day since the pandemic began? Our TEAM-that's who! And, by team I mean our top-notch Donor Center collections and administrative team and our amazing Therapeutic Apheresis team.

We are so grateful for these compassionate team members and for an immensely valuable extension of our team; life-saving blood and platelet donors. They show up! Whether it's a snow storm, or even a pandemic they just keep coming back and make such a difference in the lives of our patients.

Today our friends at MassMutual New York State, recognized the importance of what our team does by treating them to a Panera lunch. And, they also thanked our donors with special chocolate treats. In honor of the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday and National Donor Day both on February 14th, MassMutual wanted to extend their heartfelt thanks.

Roswell Park Cancer Institute is fortunate to have a compassionate and talented healthcare and support team. Our patients, employees and the community benefit from all they do. Today was a great opportunity to showcase the significant role blood collections, therapeutic services and blood and platelet donations play on patient care here at Roswell Park. Thank you team and thank you MassMutual. If you know someone who donates blood or platelets, thank them. They are lifesavers! And, while you are at it feel free to give a shout out to our Donor Center and Therapeutic Apheresis teams who are not always in the limelight, but who make a BIG difference here at Roswell Park.

If you would like to become a donor at Roswell Park, we look forward to talking with you and making you part of our family. We might even be able to fit you in tomorrow (Sat, 2/13). Give us a call!

02/11/2021

Donor Center at Roswell Park updated their business hours.

Donor Center at Roswell Park updated their business hours.

02/09/2021

February is Black History Month, and blood banks as well as blood collection facilities would not operate as effectively and save so many lives without the contributions of Dr. Charles Richard Drew.

Dr. Charles Richard Drew (1904-1950) was an American surgeon who is known as the father of blood banks. His development of improved blood storage techniques during early WWII allowed medics to save thousands of lives during the war and paved the way for modern blood banking.

In 1933, Drew earned both a Doctor of Medicine degree and a Master of Surgery degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. He earned his doctorate degree from Columbia University in 1940. Drew was the first African American to graduate with a doctorate degree from Columbia University, the first African American examiner for the American Board of Surgery and earned the NAACP’s Spingarn Medal in 1943 for “the highest and noblest achievement” by an African American. He protested racial segregation in the donation of blood and blood storage, and ultimately resigned his post working with the U.S. military due to this policy.

Drew died in 1950 from injuries sustained after a car accident. He was 45. It is remarkable what he was able to accomplish in his limited time here. Today, we thank Dr. Charles Richard Drew for his contributions to science and medicine that allow us to help provide life-saving treatment to our patients!

February is Black History Month, and blood banks as well as blood collection facilities would not operate as effectively and save so many lives without the contributions of Dr. Charles Richard Drew.

Dr. Charles Richard Drew (1904-1950) was an American surgeon who is known as the father of blood banks. His development of improved blood storage techniques during early WWII allowed medics to save thousands of lives during the war and paved the way for modern blood banking.

In 1933, Drew earned both a Doctor of Medicine degree and a Master of Surgery degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. He earned his doctorate degree from Columbia University in 1940. Drew was the first African American to graduate with a doctorate degree from Columbia University, the first African American examiner for the American Board of Surgery and earned the NAACP’s Spingarn Medal in 1943 for “the highest and noblest achievement” by an African American. He protested racial segregation in the donation of blood and blood storage, and ultimately resigned his post working with the U.S. military due to this policy.

Drew died in 1950 from injuries sustained after a car accident. He was 45. It is remarkable what he was able to accomplish in his limited time here. Today, we thank Dr. Charles Richard Drew for his contributions to science and medicine that allow us to help provide life-saving treatment to our patients!

02/04/2021

On World Cancer Day, we honor each patient and survivor that we have served over nearly 60 years, as well as each donor who has made our mission possible! Blood products are critical to cancer treatment, and improve and save lives each day at Roswell Park. If you are interested in supporting our patients through blood and platelet donation, please call 716-845-8275 to schedule an appointment!

02/02/2021

Have a heart and spread the love! Call The Donor Center to schedule an appointment :) 716-845-8275!

01/19/2021

This week's featured donor for National Blood Donor Month is Craig! Craig has been donating with The Donor Center for years, and made his 100th platelet donation in the summer of 2020! He donates to share his good health and provide direct assistance to our patients.

If you are interested in making a difference for our patients, give us a call at 716-845-8275 to schedule a platelet or blood donation!