Blood Drives at The Citadel
The Citadel community has a long tradition of making life-saving donations to the American Red Cross, The Blood Connection and other blood collection organizations. These events are held in Mark Clark Hall, McAlister Field House, and other campus locations. Cadets and community members can either schedule an appointment or drop in to donate. For information regarding blood drives and/or overnights earned, contact Mrs. Milner at (843) 953-4875.
The end of this academic year is ending & you have one more chance to donate blood on campus. Next Wednesday, 19 April from 1000 – 1600, the American Red Cross is holding their blood drive in Buyer Auditorium. Your help is needed to meet the needs of Lowcountry hospitals. Every donation counts so please donate this Wednesday. Medical treatments & Emergencies never stop!
ALERT: The American Red Cross urges type O blood donors to give now to avoid disruptions to patient care. Check out the Blood Program Leader Bulletin to learn how you can help and for up-to-date news and promotions.
Appointments are HIGHLY encouraged for a quicker donor experience and may be made in two ways.
- Red Cross Blood Donor App by texting BLOODAPP TO 90999. Or, you can search Red Cross Blood on the App Store SM or on the Google Play TM store
- Or visit, https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time. Use sponsor code Bulldog.
Please complete a Rapid Pass the morning of your donation. This will also speed up your donation process.
Incentives:
- You will help to save human lives.
- All donors will received a Red Cross/ Snoopy T-shirt
- All donors will be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Sonoma CA.
TAKE NOTE!… You are not allowed to miss any cadet duty- military or academic.
To qualify to donate you must:
- Not have donated whole blood in the last 56 days or a power red in the last 112 days.
- Weigh at least 110 pounds
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Feel well on the day of your donation.
It is recommended that you keep yourself hydrated and fed on the day of your donation.
Should you have questions or need more information, contact me at milners@citadel.edu or Brandon Kenney with the Red Cross at Brandon.kenney@redcross.org. Thank you and I hope to see you Wednesday. For more information see links below:
2023 – 2024 Red Cross Schedule – TBD, check back upon your your return next semester (fall 2023)
(Info about The Red Cross & their Blood Donation Process)
2023 – 2024 The Blood Connection Schedule- TBD, check back upon your return next semester (fall 2023)
(Info about The Blood Connection & their Blood Donation Process)