PA HR163

Designates June 14, 2025, as "World Blood Donor Day" in Pennsylvania, aligning with the World Health Organization's annual recognition date

Highlights that someone in the United States needs blood or platelets every two seconds, with only 3% of eligible-age people donating blood each year

Notes Pennsylvania has five major blood donation centers: American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania Region, Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank, Community Blood Bank of Northwest PA and Western NY, Miller-Keystone Blood Center, and Vitalant Blood Center

States eligible donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh minimum 110 pounds, be in good health, and can donate every 56 days (up to six times per year)

Emphasizes O type blood is most in demand at hospitals, with approximately 45% of Americans having this blood type (57% of Latino Americans and 51% of African Americans)