American Red Cross Blood Drive: Help us meet our 35 unit goal!

By Sarah Shank, October 25, 2022

The IC Student American Red Cross Club & Staff Council Blood Drive Committee are hosting a Blood Drive

Consider supporting the IC Student Red Cross Club & Staff Council Blood Drive Committee by donating blood at our upcoming Red Cross Blood Drive!

Your donation could help save up to 3 lives!

What: American Red Cross Blood Drive
When: Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 from 11:30am-4:30pm
Where: Emerson Suites, Campus Center
How:

  • Check donation Eligibility or check out an alphabetical listing
    • Eligibility policies are determined by the FDA; the Red Cross has been actively working to expand eligibility across all groups of people. 
  • Sign up for a blood donation appointment
    • Sometimes wait times on drive days can be long, please be prepared for the whole process to take an hour or a little longer
  • On the day of your donation:
    • Fill out the RAPID PASS before coming for your appointment
      • The Rapid pass will help check-in go more smoothly
      • Might help you determine whether you are eligible to donate or not.   
    • Eat a big balanced breakfast
    • Drink lots of water
    • Bring your ID
    • Plan to spend a few minutes at the “canteen” after your donation to have a snack and replenish on fluids

Students gathered around the a computer: "You see 5 students, we see up to 15 lives saved"

Red Cross Blood Drive Poster

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Sarah Shank at sshank@ithaca.edu or 607-274-3891. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.