• Donate
  Blood
  Who Can Donate Wondering if you're eligible to donate blood? Guidelines include health, medication and travel. ELIGIBILITY

  Find a Location Find a blood donation location close to you, and schedule your appointment. FIND A LOCATION

  First Time Donor? We'll guide you through the safe and simple donation process and answer any questions you have. DONATION PROCESS

  Where to Donate Why Give Blood Who Can Donate Donation Process What Happens to Blood After Donation Automated Donations Student Donors Donor Health & Wellness

• Organize a
  Blood Drive
  School Drives Organizing a blood drive at your school provides you with leadership opportunities. LEARN MORE

  Corporate Drives Promote teamwork at your office by organizing a blood drive for your company. LEARN MORE

  Community Drives Community blood drives are a great way to bring people together for a good cause: saving lives. LEARN MORE

  Why Host a Blood Drive Find Your Area Representative Blood Drive Basics High School/University Drives Corporate Drives Community Drives Blood Drive Planning Timeline

• Educational
  Programs
  In the Classroom We offer blood education programs from Pre-K to High School about the benefits of blood sciences and blood donations. LEARN MORE

  Lunch and learn Our Lunch and Learn sessions are for any business or organization that wants to serve the community by supporting blood donations. LEARN MORE

  Take a Tour Learn what happens to blood after your donation. Student tours are available at CBC's downtown Dayton location. LEARN MORE

  In the Classroom Lunch and Learn Donation Center Tours A Note to Teachers

• About
  Blood
  What's Your Blood Type? There are eight common blood types, which are determined by the presence of certain antigens. BLOOD TYPES

  Parts of Blood Blood is a mixture of 4 components. Each component has a different job important to how your blood works. BLOOD COMPONENTS

  Why is Blood Important? If people lose blood from surgery or injury, there is only one place to turn - volunteer blood donors. WHEN YOU NEED BLOOD

  Blood Types Blood Components Blood Testing & Safety When You Need Blood Blood Facts History of Blood Banking

• Giving
  Back
  Blood Education Program Collect all three CBC limited edition t-shirts when you register to donate blood three times during the school year. 2022-2023 High School

  Red Cord Honor Program Students who register to donate three or more times during high school earn a Red Cord to wear at graduation events. RECOGNITION

  Red Cord Honor Graduate Award CBC's five Red Cord graduates receive an annual award. CBC's Red Cord Honor Programs provides the opportunity to a five Red Cord graduates to each win $1000 to be applied toward their continued education. REWARD

  2022-2023 High School Recognition Reward

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