Health and Wellness
January 29, 2024
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Walb Student Union, Suite 222–226
January's theme and challenge encourages blood donations and participating in blood drives. WellRec and the American Red Cross are inviting all healthy and eligible individuals to give blood at our blood drive because the need for blood does not go away.
Please consider donating blood to help those in need. You may check the eligibility guidelines below before signing up. Then use the registration link to complete the forms and schedule an appointment.
Please bring your ID to your scheduled appointment and follow the day of donation guidelines listed below.
Donors will receive a free American Red Cross long-sleeve t-shirt at this blood drive.
make an impact
Donate Blood to Help Others.
Every donation makes a difference. By donating 45 minutes of your time and one pint of blood, you are impacting the lives of up to three patients in need such as cancer patients, sickle cell patients, burn patients, and patients who have chronic diseases or suffer a traumatic injury. Remember that the need for blood does not go away. Join the team of donors who have made an impact.
All healthy and eligible donors are encouraged to donate blood. For ages 18 an older, you must weigh at least 110 pounds to donate blood. Check for more eligibility requirements to give blood.
Do you hesitate donating blood because you don't like needles or because you have some other concerns? Learn some tips to address common concerns that first-time donors may have before donating blood.
- Donors must be healthy and well on the day of the blood drive.
- Please bring your ID with you for your appointment which will last about 45-60 minutes (registration, blood donation, refreshment and recovery).
Learn more before, during and after tips for a successful blood donation.
Did you know that only 3% of the population make blood donations and that every 2 seconds, a person needs a blood transfusion? Your generous donation can be crucial in a patient's life including those with cancer, burn victims, sickle cell anemia, chronic diseases and trauma patients. Here are a few stories of how blood donations has helped a patient's life.