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Recognition

Even the most prolific donor at CBC begins by giving a single pint of blood. What sets them apart is their relentless dedication to giving frequently over time.

Red Honor Cord Program

Students who register to donate blood three or more times during their high school career earn a red honor cord to wear during graduation events. Seniors must make their three donations by mid May in order to qualify.  

  • The goal of this program is to recognize students for their desire and commitment toward providing life-saving donations and bolstering the community's blood supply.  
  • Students can qualify by donating at their participating high school blood drive, any CBC community blood drive, or at any CBC branch location. 
  • Students 17 years of age and older (and age 16 with signed parental consent) are enrolled in the program when they register to donate blood at their participating high school blood drive.
  • Donating blood is a volunteer opportunity and gives eligible students the chance to make what could be their first substantial contribution to the community.
 Red Honor Cord recipient Austin Pence

 

Blood Drive Champions Leading the Way

Sponsoring a blood drive is a great way to be seen as a leader in your community, place of business, high school, college or place of worship. Organizing a blood drive shows the pride and commitment you have to community service.

Blood Drive Champions Leading the Way is a recognition program in which blood drive sponsor groups are acknowledged for their efforts in successfully recruiting donors and hosting consistently high performing blood drives. There are three levels of recognition:  

  • Silver: Average 90% mobile goal and minimum 2+ drives per year.
  • Gold: 95% mobile goal and minimum 4+ drives per year.
  • Platinum: Average 95% mobile goal and minimum 6+ drives per year.