Blood Drives with the American Red Cross
UA Cares Ambassadors organize three blood drives annually and have helped 589 patients during the 2022-2023 academic year.
Join us by registering below for our next drive on March 21.
CLICK HERE TO DONATE BLOOD ON MARCH 21, 2024
Where: North Ballroom at the Student Union Memorial Center
When: 9 AM - 4 PM on Thursday, March 21
Make a powerful impact by participating in UA Cares' Red Cross blood drive, where your contribution can help save lives and support those in need.
Schedule your blood, platelet or AB Elite plasma donation today.
Join us in the blood drive and become a key contributor to the health and resilience of our community, as your participation directly translates into life-saving support
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Join us as we help impact lives and become Superheroes in the process!
REGISTRATION FILLS UP FAST!
Don't wait. Register Early to reserve your time slot.
Bring a friend and multiply your life-saving superpower!
Note: During Registration, you will be asked to choose between a "Power Red" or "Blood" donation. If this is your first time or you are unsure of your eligibility for a Power Red donation, please choose: "Blood Donation."
Power Red: A Power Red donation collects the red cells but returns most of the plasma and platelets to the donor. These donors must meet specific eligibility requirements and have type A Neg, B Neg, or O blood.
Blood: The most common type of donation, during which approximately a pint of 'whole blood' is given. This type of blood donation usually takes about an hour.
For any questions regarding eligibility or donating, please visit:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/how-to-donate/eligibility-requirements.html
Or call 1-855-210-1278.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I walk into this event and donate?
Although walk-in donations are always welcomed, we strongly encourage donors to register before this event to expedite the process when they arrive. Walk-ins may experience longer than usual wait times.
Can I donate at another location?
Donors can register and donate at any of the locations offered by the Red Cross. If you'd like your donation to count towards our collective numbers as UA Cares Ambassadors, it's best to register for UA Cares-specific drives.
I want to learn more before I donate, where can I find more information?
Click on the red tiles provided below to learn more about the blood donation process.
YOU CARRY WITHIN YOU A LIFE-SAVING POWER THAT IS SO EASY TO SHARE. By becoming a blood donor, you can impact up to 3 lives in just 45 minutes! It's that easy!
About 1 in 7 people who enter a hospital need blood. The need for blood is so high that every two seconds, someone in the U.S. has a need that often goes unmet. All it takes is one pint to be a superhero. Your superpower donation can positively impact lives in a multitude of ways. One pint of blood can be separated into several life-saving components:
- Red blood cells
- Plasma,
- Platelets
- Cryoprecipitate.
Red blood cells carry oxygen from our lungs to the rest of our bodies. Then they make the return trip, taking carbon dioxide back to our lungs to be exhaled. People with a low red blood cell count can take longer to heal and recover from injury or illness. Plasma is a pale yellow mixture of water, proteins, and salts. Platelets promote blood clotting and give those with leukemia and other cancers a chance to live. Give others a chance to live, donate and become a SUPERHERO!
As a donor, you will have the opportunity to know exactly where your donations are used. You will see the city, state, and hospital your helpful donation ends up.