High School Blood Drives

Minimum Requirements to Donate Blood:

• Be at least 17 years old (16 years old with a signed parent consent form).
• Weigh at least 110lbs.
• Be in good health (You cannot have a cold, fever, or sore throat).
• Check the Donation Guidelines / Requirements page for more information.

Before the Blood Drive:

• Make sure you bring an ID with you (i.e. Student ID, Driver’s License, or Donor Card).
• Make sure you have had a good meal and drink plenty of fluids prior to donating.
• Make sure your coach says its okay to donate on the day of a game or event.

Important Information!

• Relax in the canteen; eat and drink before leaving!
• Resume normal activities after 30 minutes, and avoid heavy lifting for 24 hours.
• Eat well and drink extra fluids to help replace the volume you donated.
• Keep the bandage on for a few hours.
• If you have any bleeding, apply firm pressure to the site and raise your arm above your heart for 5-10 minutes.
• DO NOT smoke for at least 30 minutes after donation.
• Having proper iron levels are very important. If your iron levels are low, please take a look at our Iron Rich Food Pamphlet.

Setting up a High School Blood Drive

1. Start at our Blood Drive Timeline to see where to start.
2. Schedule your date (scheduling must be at least 2 months in advance)
3. Start advertising and planning (related files are available below)

• High School Brochure (plain background version)
• High School Cards
• Blood Drive Poster (2, 3, 4)
• Pre-Drive Donor Interest Survey & Sign-Up
• Afternoon Schedule Sign-up
• Out of Town Pamphlet
• Information Cards & Donor Educational Material