About US
THERE WHEN YOU NEED US
Blood sustains precious human life. Blood donors allow others to seek purpose and attain life’s milestones.
The Blood Connection is an independently managed, non-profit community blood center, governed by a board of local leaders. Our mission is to support our healthcare partners with adequate, safe, cost-effective blood supplies and services.
Our History
WWII
Blood collecting rapidly progressed with World War II, creating a tremendous demand for blood products in the U.S.
1947
The American Association of Blood Banks was organized to support blood research and develop standards of practice for blood banking.
1962
A group of community-minded physicians, hospital and civic leaders decided on a plan to serve the needs of patients in the community and formed The Greenville Blood Assurance Plan.
1978-1981
The Greenville Blood Assurance Plan was officially merged into a new organization called Carolina Blood Center.
When service was initiated for hospitals in Georgia, the name of the organization was changed to Carolina- Georgia Blood Center.
2000
The board of trustees adopted the mission-oriented name, The Blood Connection. This name more accurately reflected the organization’s mission – to ensure an adequate, safe, and cost-effective blood supply for its healthcare partners.
2016
A new modern and versatile brand identity was created to establish a set of standards that will help maintain a sense of continuity as we continue to expand to more regions.
