Is ABC affiliated with the Red Cross?
No. Founded in 1962, America’s Blood Centers is North America’s largest network of community-based blood programs. Recognized by the U.S. Congress for its critical work in patient care and disaster preparedness and response, the federation of 77 blood centers together operate more than 600 collection sites in 45 U.S. states and Canada, providing half of the U.S., and all of the Canadian volunteer donor blood supply. These blood centers serve an area with more than 180 million people and provide blood products and services to more than 4,200 hospitals and healthcare facilities across North America. ABC’s U.S. members are licensed and regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Canadian members are regulated by Health Canada. Our members were first to respond to national tragedies like Oklahoma City, Columbine and 9/11.
No. Founded in 1962, America’s Blood Centers (ABC) is North America’s largest network of non-profit, community blood centers. Seventy-six blood centers operate more than 600 collection sites in 45 U.S. states and Québec, Canada, and provide nearly half of the United States, and nearly one-quarter of Canada’s volunteer donor blood supply. ABC is the largest provider of blood products and services. Our members serve more than 150 million people and provide blood products and services to more than 3,300 hospitals. ABC members are licensed and regulated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Our members were first to respond to national tragedies like Oklahoma City, Columbine and September 11th.
