The U.S. Department of Defense STOP THE BLEED® Program Marks 10 Years of Global Impact

Washington, D.C.,  May 1, 2025 – This May, the U.S. Department of Defense’s STOP THE BLEED® program celebrates a decade of empowering everyday people to save lives. Since its launch at a White House event in 2015, the campaign has grown into a global movement, with millions trained across 169 countries.

May 22, 2025  is STOP THE BLEED® Day, a day of action to raise awareness and encourage life-saving training across communities. It’s designed to engage both members of the public as well as community organizations and is a part of STOP THE BLEED® Month, a nationwide effort to expand training and participation throughout May. This year marks the launch of the first-ever STOP THE BLEED® Trainathon, supported by the new STOP THE BLEED® Training Management System.

Why Stop the Bleed Matters

Uncontrolled bleeding is a leading cause of preventable death in emergency situations. The STOP THE BLEED® campaign is based on battlefield medical advancements that demonstrated how rapid bleeding control techniques save lives.  Someone can bleed out within minutes.  It can take first responders 7 to 10 minutes to arrive at the scene, and sometimes much longer.  In those cases, only people at the scene can help until first responders arrive.  By equipping everyday citizens with the skills and confidence to act in bleeding emergencies, STOP THE BLEED® is making communities safer and more prepared. Through hands-on training and public awareness campaigns, STOP THE BLEED® transforms bystanders into immediate responders.

How You Can Participate

This May, individuals, organizations, and communities are invited to participate in a range of activities including the following:

• STOP THE BLEED® Trainathon: Whether you have two minutes or two hours, the Trainathon offers ways to learn and get involved.
  
• Social Campaigns: There are several easy and fun social media campaigns, including Raise Your Hand and Would You Know and the new #MySTOPTHEBLEEDStory campaign, encouraging people to film videos of themselves and share their story of getting involved with the campaign.
  
• Grant Program: Applications for the 2025 STOP THE BLEED® Grant Program are open throughout the month.The program has awarded $250,000 in STOP THE BLEED® equipment to date. 

For a full list of activities, visit StopTheBleedProject.org.

Join the Movement

STOP THE BLEED® training is a simple yet powerful way to make a difference. Whether you take a class, spread awareness, or encourage your organization to get involved, you can help save lives. 

To learn more about the STOP THE BLEED® campaign, visit DoDStopTheBleed.org . To learn more about STOP THE BLEED® Day and STOP THE BLEED® Month, visit StopTheBleedProject.org.

Media Contact:

Kayla O’Neill

Marketing Manager

STOP THE BLEED® Project

theteam@stopthebleedproject.org