Donate Blood, Save Lives
Sacramento State
Upcoming Blood Drives
November 18, 19, & 20
University Union Ballroom
Monday, November 18
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Tuesday, November 19
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Wednesday, November 20
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During this season of gratitude, we honor the profound impact blood, platelet and plasma donors have on hospital patients. Your kindness has such a tremendous effect on them. Now it's our turn to make a difference in your life! Donate for a chance to win big! Your generosity could come back to you in a meaningful way. Book your appointment now.
All donors who come to give blood, platelets or plasma Nov. 1-Dec. 1, 2024, will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $10,000 gift cards.*
Learn more about donating blood
Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. This constant need for blood can only be met by generous donors like you, and when you give blood, you could save the life of a cancer patient or someone needing open-heart surgery.
Donating blood is safe and easy to do. If you're in good health and meet the general eligibility criteria, then you are likely able to give blood. There are some additional eligibility requirements you should know about. LEARN MORE ABOUT WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO GIVE Significant updates have been made to blood donation eligibility in recent years allowing even more people to help save lives through blood donation.
Like all U.S. blood centers, Vitalant is required to follow eligibility guidelines issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). More information on the FDA
I believe the idea that my blood could help save a life is so amazing. Even though I am not a trained medical professional, I can still make a positive impact on others.