Who Can Donate

Wondering if you're eligible to donate blood? Guidelines include health, medication and travel.

Find a Location

Find a blood donation location close to you, and schedule your appointment.

First Time Donor?

We'll guide you through the safe and simple donation process and answer any questions you have.

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

School Drives

Organizing a blood drive at your school provides you with leadership opportunities.

Corporate Drives

Promote teamwork at your office by organizing a blood drive for your company.

Community Drives

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

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

In the Classroom

We offer blood education programs from Pre-K to High School about the benefits of blood sciences and blood donations.

Lunch and learn

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

Take a Tour

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

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

What's Your Blood Type?

There are eight common blood types, which are determined by the presence of certain antigens.

Parts of Blood

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

Why is Blood Important?

If people lose blood from surgery or injury, there is only one place to turn - volunteer blood donors.

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

Blood Education Program

Community Blood Center offers a fulltime certified teacher and a blood education program designed for grades K-12.

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.

Lead The Way Scholarship

CBC and Vectren award five Lead The Way Creative Scholarships annually.

• Education
• Recognition
• Reward

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