Blood Drive
Program Coordinators
Yamini Gopal
Qitong Xu
Maya Stantchev
McKenna Costello
Email the Coordinators
American Red Cross blood drives are held on campus three times a year in October, February, and April with assistance from student volunteers. Blood collected at these drives saves an average of 1,000 lives annually. Donors and volunteers are needed for the drives. Volunteers help advertise; recruit student, faculty and staff donors for the drives; and assist during the drives to ensure they run safely and smoothly. The donor will be checked by volunteers, complete a short health history, and start the donation process if eligible. Afterward, the students will rest for 15 minutes in the canteen area where they can have a snack and ensure they feel okay before leaving. The blood drive is an amazing way for the community to give back!
Blood Drive engages over 300 members of the Brandeis community through their events, aiming to collect as many pints of blood as possible as each pint can save up to three lives, or five babies.
Program Details
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Population Served: Massachusetts Hospitals and beyond.
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Community Partners: American Red Cross
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How to Participate: Email the program coordinators.
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Volunteer Time Commitment: Determined individually.
Video: Why Should I Donate Blood?