Blood Drives

Regulations in the United States allow people to donate whole blood once every 56 days.  For power red donations, it is once every 112 days up to 3 times a year.

You must be in good health, be at least 17 years old, and weigh at least 110 pounds for whole blood donation.  For those wishing to donate power red: Male donors must be at least 17 years old, at least 5'1" and weigh at least 130 pounds. Female donors must be at least 19 years old, at least 5'5" and weigh at least 150 pounds. Learn more about donor eligibility.

The whole process takes about an hour. It starts with registration, a health history, and a mini-physical. Then comes the actual donation, which usually takes less than 10-12 minutes. Afterward, you will be asked to spend 10 - 15  minutes in the "canteen" where you can have a light refreshment before returning to your normal activities.

While you may be unable to donate blood, there are other ways you can help. You can recruit other suitable donors or volunteer to help make a donor’s experience a positive one.

Please contact Student Leadership and Involvement at 487-1963 to volunteer.