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.

The LAB on Wheels

CBC's "Learning About Blood" mobile classroom is on the move year-round visiting schools and community events.

Take a Tour

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

• In the Classroom
• The LAB on Wheels
• 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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