Supporting Local Hospitals
The Arizona Wildcats are proud to support patients in our local hospitals by collecting blood donations on campus. We partner with The American Red Cross and Vitalant to host drives on campus every semester.
Upcoming Campus Drives:
Tuesday, October 6 | 8:30am - 1:30pm | UA Campus Store - Lower Level, 1209 E. University Blvd Tucson, AZ 85719
Friday, October 16 | 9:00am - 2:00pm | UA Campus Mall - Blood Mobile, 1200 E University Blvd Tucson, AZ, 85719
Wednesday, October 28 | 9:00am - 2:00pm | Zuckerman College of Public Health, 1295 N Martin Ave Tucson, AZ, 85724
Tuesday, November 17 | 1:00pm - 5:00pm | UA Alpha Epsilon Delta - Bloodmobile, 600 N Highland Ave Tucson, AZ 85719
All donors are encouraged to be well-hydrated, to eat a hearty meal prior to donating, and should bring ID
YOU CARRY WITHIN YOU A LIFE-SAVING POWER THAT IS SO EASY TO SHARE. By becoming a blood donor, you can impact up to 3 lives in just 45 minutes! It's that easy!
About 1 in 7 people who enter a hospital need blood. The need for blood is so high that every two seconds, someone in the U.S. has a need that often goes unmet. All it takes is one pint to be a superhero. Your superpower donation can positively impact lives in a multitude of ways. One pint of blood can be separated into several life-saving components:
- Red blood cells
- Plasma,
- Platelets
- Cryoprecipitate.
Red blood cells carry oxygen from our lungs to the rest of our bodies. Then they make the return trip, taking carbon dioxide back to our lungs to be exhaled. People with a low red blood cell count can take longer to heal and recover from injury or illness. Plasma is a pale yellow mixture of water, proteins, and salts. Platelets promote blood clotting and give those with leukemia and other cancers a chance to live. Give others a chance to live, donate and become a SUPERHERO!
As a donor, you will have the opportunity to know exactly where your donations are used. You will see the city, state, and hospital your helpful donation ends up.