National Cesar E. Chavez Blood Drive Challenge

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.

Make Your Appointment

Give Blood

We all have the power to do something good for someone else. Sign up to host a Chavez Challenge blood drive and make your mark on the world.

The American Red Cross and the Migrant Students Foundation are partnering once again for the National Cesar E. Chavez Blood Drive Challenge. This challenge is in honor of the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez and dedicated to encouraging college students to promote health, education, health and science careers, civic engagement and saving lives.

Become a Student Organizer and you could earn a $1,000 scholarship!*

Sign up to host a blood drive on your college campus between March 1 - April 30, 2019.
Find a campus adviser (college faculty or staff member) to endorse your blood drive.
Register your blood drive to compete with other Student Organizers to become eligible to win a scholarship. Download the data tracking sheet to gather the information you’ll need to register your drive and report the results.
For more information, email ChavezChallenge@MingaHouse.org or visit ChavezChallenge.org

*Scholarship is to be used for higher education costs, is non-transferable and not redeemable for cash.

2018 $1,000 Scholarship Winner

Kevin Gramajo. The Ohio State University

The Latino Student Association

“Hosting the Cesar Chavez Blood Drive was a VERY engaging experience. I gained technical skills in securing local sponsorship, leading a team responsible for recruiting all donors, and planning the logistics of a 3-day event. However, I also made a lot of new friends, reignited my passion for service, and saw the real-life effects of dedicating yourself to your community.” - Kevin Gramajo

Tools for Success

Use these tools and other recruitment resources to help ensure your blood drive is a success.