Use this toolkit to raise awareness of the rising need for plasma donors. Whether you receive plasma-derived therapies, are a donor, or are someone who simply wants to promote the importance of plasma donation, we appreciate your interest in helping to bring awareness to our important Plasma Hero initiative and the essential role that plasma donors have in the lives of many individuals.
What’s in my toolkit?
Included in this toolkit:
- Sample social media messages and images.
- Plasma Hero flyer (8.5” x 11”) design.
- Plasma Hero rack card (4” x 9”) design.
- Plasma Hero sticker design.
- Printing instructions.
- Information about plasma donation.
Social media
An easy way to raise awareness is by sharing information about plasma donation on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn. We’ve provided a selection of images and sample social media posts for you to use.
If you do share these images on social media, please be sure to tag Plasma Hero on Instagram (@beaplasmahero) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/beaplasmahero/).
Sample social media posts
Be sure to personalize our sample social media posts below with your own stories, photos, and experiences to increase awareness and impact!
- Many individuals rely on plasma donors for their lifesaving treatments. To learn more about the importance of plasma donation, please visit www.plasmahero.org. #plasmahero #plasmasaveslives
- You can be a #plasmahero by taking the time to donate plasma at your local plasma center! Find one here: https://www.givingplasma.org/#lid_1620732181922 #plasmasaveslives
- Did you know that #plasmasaveslives? Be a hero to individuals who rely on plasma-derived therapies by locating a center in your area and donating plasma: www.plasmahero.org. #plasmahero
- Each year, medicines made from the protein-rich liquid in the blood called "plasma" are used to treat rare disease patients around the world. Learn how you can become a donor at www.plasmahero.org. #plasmasavelives #donateplasma
Plasma Hero flyer
This one-page flyer can be easily printed and shared with potential new donors or to help inform current donors about the impact of their donation. It provides information on plasma-derived therapies, who benefit from plasma donation, and a link to the Plasma Hero website.
Printing
Flyers can be printed at home on any standard color printer on 8.5” x 11” paper in the portrait orientation.
To professionally print these resources, you’ll need to use a printing service like Staples, Office Depot, UPS, or Vistaprint. Simply download the provided files from the toolkit, go to the printing resource of your choice, select “flyer,” upload the file, select quantity, and print. Most services offer same-day pickup for print materials.
Plasma Hero rack card
This rack card provides information on plasma donation, as well as a checklist on the back that shows how donors can continue to make a difference, including return donations, inviting others to donate, sharing information on social media, and more.
Printing
To professionally print these resources, you’ll need to use a printing service like Staples, Office Depot, UPS, or Vistaprint. Simply download the provided files from the toolkit, go to the printing resource of your choice, select “rack card,” upload the file, select quantity, and print. Most services offer same-day pickup for print materials.
I’m a Plasma Hero sticker
This sticker can be given out to donors at plasma donation centers to thank them for their donation. Stickers will need to be sent out to a sticker printing website for use.
Printing
To print these stickers, please use a sticker printing website, like Sticker Mule. Simply download the provided file from the toolkit and upload the design to the Sticker Mule website. Stickers work best when you choose:
- Circle Stickers
- 2”x2” or 3”x3”
About plasma and plasma donation
Plasma makes up 55% of blood and is one of its most critical components, as plasma carries cells and proteins throughout the body. Plasma is often given to trauma, burn, or shock patients but is also used to create plasma protein therapies that treat a wide variety of chronic, rare diseases like blood clotting disorders and immune system conditions. Plasma-derived therapies are made from donated human plasma and are used to replace missing or deficient proteins in individuals, which provides them the ability to lead healthier lives.
Plasma donors must be at least 18 years of age, weigh more than 110 pounds, and be in good health. Before donors give plasma, they are required to pass a health screening and provide proof of identity and address. While specific requirements may vary from location to location, a recent tattoo or piercing may make a plasma donor temporarily ineligible to donate.
An initiative of the Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF), Plasma Hero is a resource designed to guide individuals through the journey of plasma donation, encourage others to donate, and better support those who rely on plasma-based products.
