AABB and Fresenius Kabi Announce 20th Anniversary of Blood Collectors Week, Honoring Life-saving Blood Collection Professionals

AABB and Fresenius Kabi are pleased to launch the 20th annual Blood Collectors Week, taking place September 7–14, 2025. This year marks a significant milestone – two decades of recognizing the professionals who make the gift of blood donation possible and support patients across the country every day.

Since its founding in 2005, Blood Collectors Week has honored the individuals who serve as the essential link between donors and patients — including phlebotomists, apheresis operators, donor recruiters, technicians, drivers and medical directors — whose dedication ensures a safe and consistent blood supply for patients in need. Co-created and sponsored by AABB and Fresenius Kabi, Blood Collectors Week continues to highlight the compassion and technical excellence required in blood collection.

“For 20 years, Blood Collectors Week has been a meaningful reminder of the profound impact blood collectors have on patient care,” said Debra BenAvram, FASAE, CAE, chief executive officer of AABB. “Their commitment helps save lives every single day. AABB is proud to recognize these individuals and to continue our partnership with Fresenius Kabi to elevate their vital contributions.”

“This 20-year milestone is a tribute to the people behind every blood donation – those who guide the process with care, expertise, and purpose,” said Eddie Kubo, senior vice president, commercial operations for transfusion and cell therapies in North America at Fresenius Kabi. “We’re honored to stand alongside these professionals who work every day to ensure that patients have access to the blood and components they need to survive and heal.”

More than 200 blood collection facilities across the United States are expected to celebrate the week with recognition events, social media campaigns, and employee appreciation activities. Blood collection professionals are encouraged to visit bloodcollectors.org to share what drives their passion for their work and to connect with peers. Everyone can join in the celebration by following @bloodcollectors on X (formerly Twitter) and using the hashtags #BloodCollectorsWeek and #SavingLives to show support and gratitude.

To learn more about how to donate blood, find a donation center near you, or access resources to celebrate Blood Collectors Week, visit bloodcollectors.org.

About AABB
AABB is an international, not-for-profit association representing individuals and institutions involved in the fields of transfusion medicine and cellular therapies. The association is committed to improving health through the development and delivery of standards, accreditation and educational programs that focus on optimizing patient and donor care and safety. AABB membership includes physicians, nurses, scientists, researchers, administrators, medical technologists and other health care providers. AABB members are located in more than 80 countries and AABB accredits institutions in more than 50 countries.

About Fresenius Kabi
Fresenius Kabi, an operating company of Fresenius, specializes in life-saving medicines and technologies for infusion, transfusion and clinical nutrition worldwide. The company’s products and services are used for the therapy and care of patients with critical and chronic conditions. The company’s U.S. headquarters is in Lake Zurich, Illinois. The company’s global headquarters is in Bad Homburg, Germany.