Central Blood Bank

Up to 12 lives saved !
Everyone who donates whole blood with Central Blood Bank can save up to three lives with just one donation. How is this possible? Each whole blood donation is separated into three components - plasma, platelets, and red blood cells - and each of these components can help save the life of an area patient in need of transfusions. So by joining the Brighten Life program and donating every quarter, you can save up to 12 lives every year!
Personalized Brighten Life donor ID card
Central Blood Bank donors receive a personalized Brighten Life donor ID card the first time they donate after the program launch. Current GOLD Club members will receive their personalized Brighten Life donor ID card a few weeks prior to program launch. Your donor ID card will provide information to our staff on your blood type and donor identification number every time you Brighten Life. We encourage you to use this card each time you donate.
Online scheduling for both mobile and community donor center donors
The launch of Brighten Life provides Central Blood Bank donors with access to improved online capabilities. These improvements include real-time online scheduling for our community donor centers and mobile blood drives. Donors will have access to more donation opportunities so they can choose the donation day and time that they prefer. Donors will also receive e-mail scheduling confirmations and appointment reminders.
Increased donation opportunities
E-mail confirmations on scheduled appointments
E-mail appointment reminders
Access to My Personal Donation History
My Personal Donation History is a secure, online benefit and service that Central Blood Bank offers to help you keep track of general donation information. This information includes blood type, last lifesaving donation, year-to-date lifesaving donations, and donation eligibility. It's also a way for you to access your Brighten Life benefits.
Wellness results for temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and hemoglobin
Not only do you help others by donating blood, you also help yourself when you present to donate! You undergo a wellness check as part of the eligibility requirements for donating. The wellness check includes:

Temperature - An elevated temperature may indicate your body is fighting an infection.

Blood pressure - Early detection of high blood pressure may reduce your risk of heart disease.

Pulse - An irregular pulse rate may increase your risk of stroke. Early detection may reduce that risk.

Hemoglobin - Insufficient hemoglobin caused by a lack of iron may temporarily defer you from donating and may lead to anemia, a condition in which there is an inadequate delivery of oxygen to the tissues.

Hemoglobin Screening - Screening test which indicates that your iron level is sufficient enough to donate blood.

Wellness tracking for cholesterol test results
Once you become a Brighten Life program member and reach Bright status you can track your cholesterol test results through My Personal Donation History. These test results are available 72 hours after each donation and provide a means for you to monitor your cholesterol on an ongoing basis.
Listing on Central Blood Bank's Donor Appreciation Web page
All Brighten Life members who achieve the brighter level will be recognized on the Donor Appreciation page of Central Blood Bank's Web site. This Web page will also include a note of thanks from Central Blood Bank's management team.
A Certificate of Appreciation
Donors who achieve Brighter status in the Brighten Life program will receive a Certificate of Appreciation suitable for framing. The certificate recognizes your commitment to the community blood supply.
Placement of name and photo in Brighten Life recognition album
All Brighten Life members who achieve the Brightest level will have their names and photos included in Central Blood Bank's Brighten Life photo album. Donors will have their photos taken on-site at the time of their milestone achievement. The Brighten Life photo album will be displayed throughout the year at our community donor centers and mobile blood drives.
Personalized appreciation letter from Central Blood Bank's
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Brightest level members in the Brighten Life program will receive a personalized appreciation letter from Central Blood Bank's Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. The letter will thank these members who have attained the highest level in the Brighten Life program for their generosity and selflessness in brightening up to 12 area lives.
Name entered into raffle for pair of tickets in PNC Park Suite (7 winners)
All Brightest level donors will have their names automatically entered into a drawing to join Central Blood Bank to watch a 2008 Pittsburgh Pirates game from a private suite at PNC Park. Complimentary food and refreshments will be provided. Seven winners will be selected to win a pair of tickets.
Brighten Life Points
Donors in the Brighten Life program receive points redeemable at our online store for each donation. In addition to the points you receive by saving up to three lives with quarterly donations, you have the opportunity to earn bonus points throughout the year. Receive 50 points simply by signing up for the program. Receive an additional 50 points by scheduling and keeping your appointment. Brighten Life bonus points are also available as you reach each membership level.
Access to Brighten Life Online Store
Access to the Brighten Life online store is another great benefit for donors in the program. Points that donors receive for joining and donating in the Brighten Life program are redeemable at our online store for many great items. These include T-shirts, duffel bags, and sporting goods merchandise. The store will launch in early 2008 but Brighten Life donors accumulate points beginning Oct. 1, 2007.
Advanced Wellness Check
Another great Brighten Life Brightest-level benefit is the Advanced Wellness Check. This service can generally be very expensive if performed at a doctor’s office, but is free to Brightest level donors as an annual benefit (one per year). This wellness check, conducted at any of our community donor centers, allows you to obtain an accurate check of your fasting cholesterol; HDL, LDL, and triglycerides.