How can our fraternity or sorority host a sickle cell blood drive?
Who this is for
Members of Divine Nine fraternities and sororities and other service organizations
Why this matters
Service organizations have the reach and organizing power to run standout drives that recruit donors who often closely match sickle cell patients.
Organizer checklist
- Set a date and reserve a space with room for chairs and recovery
- Partner with a local blood center for staffing and collection
- Make the drive a chapter service project with a donor goal
- Promote across campus and alumni networks for two weeks
- Assign members to greeting, check-in, and refreshments
- Send reminders before the drive
Copy you can use
Text message
Our chapter is hosting a blood drive for sickle cell patients. About an hour of your time could closely match a patient in need. Sign up and bring a line brother or sister.
Greetings, our chapter is hosting a blood drive in service of patients with sickle cell disease. Closely matched donors make a real difference, and our community is exactly who is needed. Please reserve a time and recruit a friend.
Flyer
Service in action. Blood drive for sickle cell patients. Bring a photo ID and a friend. Every donation counts.
Social post
Our chapter is giving blood for sickle cell patients this month. Closely matched donors save lives. Join us, bring someone, and put service into action.
For your donors
First time donating? It is normal to feel nervous. The process is calm and well supported, and staff help first-time donors every day.
Not sure if you can donate? Most healthy adults can. Use the eligibility checker to get oriented, and remember the center makes the final decision during a confidential screening.
FAQ
- Does this count as service?
- Many chapters count blood drives toward service hours. Check with your leadership.
- How long does it take?
- About an hour from check-in to the snack.
- What if I am nervous?
- That is normal. Staff support first-time and nervous donors every day.
Ready to set it up?
Create a free, shareable drive page with a QR code and donor links.
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Read the full pledgeSources and review
The guidance on this page reflects published criteria from these organizations. Eligibility and procedures vary by center and country, so confirm specifics with your donation center.
- American Red Cross Sickle Cell Initiative
- AABB: diversity in the donor pool
- American Red Cross: eligibility requirements
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- Confidence:
- Medium confidence