Yesterday, May 22, 2025, marked a powerful milestone in our mission to save lives through bleeding control preparedness. This year’s STOP THE BLEED® Day was the most impactful to date — with unprecedented participation, visibility, and lifesaving action.
From bustling cities to small towns, from classrooms to trauma centers, individuals and organizations united to say: “I’m ready to save a life.”
This year’s campaign featured the first STOP THE BLEED® Trainathon using the STOP THE BLEED® Training Management System, a call to action that inspired tens of thousands to:
- Take a STOP THE BLEED® class
- Watch an official training video
- Complete the STOP THE BLEED® Quiz
This campaign is only possible because of the incredible network of partners, advocates, and volunteers who give their time, voices, and expertise to advance this mission.
So, a big thanks to:
- Licensed STOP THE BLEED® Instructors literally teaching people around the world!
- Schools, workplaces, and civic groups that hosted community training events
- Media outlets, influencers, and public health leaders who helped amplify our message
- And especially, our dedicated STOP THE BLEED® Ambassadors, whose leadership and advocacy helped us reach new audiences in their communities.
And a special thanks to Shaquille O’Neal, who shared the STOP THE BLEED® message with his 31 million Instagram followers on STOP THE BLEED® Day. His voice helped bring attention to the importance of learning how to stop life-threatening bleeding — showing that lifesaving readiness is for everyone.
While STOP THE BLEED® Day has passed, STOP THE BLEED® Month continues. Check out all the things you can do here. And mark your calendar for STOP THE BLEED® Day 2026, May 21, 2026!
Setting up a Bleeding Control Kit Drive is a fun way to for a community to rally together to support the important cause.