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Critical Need for Type O Donors

The American Red Cross has a critical shortage of type O blood and urges type O donors to give now to ensure blood is available for patients facing trauma and other life-threatening situations. All other blood types are also needed at this time.

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About Humankind

We all have the power to do something good for someone else. One small thing can change someone’s life or even save it. When we come together to help humankind, we make our mark on the world.

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Hospital patients are relying on donors to give blood today to help ensure blood is available for the lifesaving treatments they need. It’s one of the few powerful ways we can give— human to human. And, when we give blood through the American Red Cross, we pay human kindness forward.

Show the best of yourself and human kindness today. Sign up now to give blood or to host A Humankind Blood Drive and let’s save lives together.

Give blood and show that you are #Humankind.

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Resources for Campus Blood Program Leaders

This toolkit is a resource for students and faculty who lead Red Cross blood drive programs on college campuses. Use these tools to help make your blood drives even more successful!

Blood Drive Management

Here are resources to help manage your blood drives

Recruitment Tools

Here are resources to help make your blood drive a success

Social Media Tools

Find tools to support your campus marketing plan

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Blood Drive Marketing Materials

Here are customizable marketing materials you can print on your own

Red Cross Social Engagement

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Red Cross Collegiate Programs

Here are other ways college students can get involved with us

Leaders Save Lives - Host a blood drive during the summer or winter for your chance to win a scholarship, receive a gift card and earn volunteer hours.
We Challenge U - Host a We Challenge U blood drive this winter and help support hospital patients during a time when blood donations often decline.
Red Cross Clubs - Join or start a Red Cross Club on your college campus and help deliver lifesaving services to the local community.
National Cesar E. Chavez Blood Drive Challenge – Host a blood drive on your campus to honor the legacy of Cesar Chavez, help raise awareness about the need for diverse donors and potentially win a scholarship through this national competition

Volunteer Connection - Become a Red Cross volunteer and help make a real difference in people's lives.
National Collegiate Assembly - Get involved in the network of Collegiate Red Cross Clubs and their chapters.
Red Cross Collegiate Leadership Program - Learn about our collaboration with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA).
National Youth Council - Learn about an opportunity to nationally represent and serve the youth volunteers of the American Red Cross.