Having provided comfort and aid to those in need since 1881, the Red Cross quickly adopted Blood Drives as a fundamental part of its humanitarian mission.

All the technology and science, however, is only made possible by one simple selfless act: An average person takes time out of his busy schedule to give a piece of himself so that someone he will never know has a chance to live. This incredible act of kindness, that allows a stranger to celebrate another birthday, give birth to a child, or share another Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends, is at the heart of what we do.

Every 2 seconds someone in the United States needs blood.
Consider yourself asked.

The American Red Cross of Boston College holds 2 blood drives every semester for the members of the university community. A list of upcoming blood drives, as well as how to register is listed on the left.

Important Information for Potential Donors:
Low iron is a common cause of deferral for potential donors. Try to eat iron-rich foods in the week before you will be giving blood. These include red meat, fish , poultry or liver, beans, iron-fortified cereals, raisins and prunes. Vitamin C also helps increase iron uptake in the blood.

To learn more about blood donations, or blood donation opportunities across the country, visit www.givelife.org or call 1-800 GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543)

For more information about Boston College blood drives, contact blood drive coordinators.