Nexcare™ gives a Token of Thanks & Inspiration

The Nexcare brand has partnered with America’s Blood Centers to spark an initiative to make blood donation a national priority, thank donors and encourage recurring donations. Every two seconds, someone needs blood. The constant need is met by volunteers across the country who make the choice to donate. Nexcare bandages and America’s Blood Centers salute these individuals with a limited edition give bandage, created by Nexcare, which will be distributed at blood centers nationwide the week leading up to World Blood Donor Day, Sunday, June 14, 2009.

The high-performance, diamond-shaped, Nexcare™ Bandages will prominently feature the word give as a message of inspiration and gratitude. The Nexcare give bandage represents the united global celebration and recognition of everyday heroes who save lives by giving blood.

“We are passionate about this noble cause and committed to raising awareness and recognition in our communities. The dedication of blood donors across the country is inspiring — these people are saving lives every day. We hope donors will wear their Nexcare™ give bandages with pride to show that they have donated blood and encourage others to do the same,” said Paul Hansen, division general manager, 3M Consumer Health Care.

Available at blood centers nationwide during the week leading up to World Blood Donor Day, free samples of the Nexcare give bandages will also be available to the public beginning Friday, May 1, 2009 at www.nexcare.com/give. People can wear these bandages with pride in recognition of their personal contributions and efforts to encourage others to donate.

Founded in 1962, America’s Blood Centers is North America’s largest network of non-profit, community blood centers. Every year member blood centers collect over 8 million pints of whole blood, providing nearly 50 percent of the country’s donor blood supply, and nearly 10 million units of blood components including red blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Blood is used every day. The national supply must cover both ongoing needs and unexpected needs. As such, volunteer blood donors are vital to ensuring there is enough blood on the shelves whenever and wherever it is needed.

“We are grateful to all donors for their lifesaving work. With the economy in flux, we encourage Americans to remember there are many ways to give back. If you consider that just one hour of your time is enough to save three lives, giving blood regularly is a great way for volunteers to serve their community,” comments Tom Schallert, President of America’s Blood Centers.