Recap: Cartoonists Draw Blood 2026

Yesterday the Washington, DC Chapter of National Cartoonists Society (NCS) continued our annual "Cartoonists Draw Blood" blood drive event with the American Red Cross. We have been drawing for blood donors since 2013 and this year was special because we got to do it on the actual Halloween holiday! NCS is represented by John Gallagher, Joe Sutliff, and Carolyn Belefski. Thanks to this year's venue Chinmaya Somnath for hosting the location and everyone who stopped by our fun table. The American Red Cross had a social media volunteer document the event, so when that content is avilable we will share with you. More photos are avilable on my Instagram. If you are in the Washington, DC area and want to host us at your blood drive, please connect with American Red Cross of the National Capital and Greater Chesapeake Region.