Be the heart of your community—host a blood drive and help save lives today!
You can help save lives in our community by partnering with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to host blood drives regularly at your business, places of worship, school or community organization.
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center works with groups of all different sizes, from Fortune 500 companies to family-owned and operated small businesses. The work they do impacts real people and real families every single day. Big or small, your blood drive and donations significantly impact on our community.
Watch our video to see how hosting blood drives helps give people opportunities to save lives and keep our community strong!
Host a Blood Drive: What You Need to Know
- Location: Offer a suitable indoor space, or an outdoor area for our donor coach.
- Team: Assign a chairperson and volunteers to manage the drive and recruit donors.
- Donors: Ensure at least 30 people are pre-scheduled to donate.
Steps to a Successful Blood Drive:
- Form a Team: Gather volunteers and appoint a backup coordinator.
- Set Goals and Plan Ahead: Secure a venue in advance and engage support from your organization's leadership.
- Promote: Motivate potential donors with a personal touch, educate them about the donation process, and address any concerns to reduce anxiety.
- Event Day: Create a fun theme with decorations and refreshments, encourage friendly competition, and celebrate your collective achievement.
Who Can Host a Blood Drive?
- Corporations, places of worship, schools, and hospitals are among our most supportive partners.
- From students to professionals, every group contributes significantly to our community's health by ensuring a steady blood supply.
Make Your Blood Drive a Main Event!
Plan, promote, and host a blood drive that not only saves lives but also brings your community together. Let's celebrate the hero in each of us.