MOTIVATE

People are more likely to donate blood if you simply ask them! Many people don’t know that blood donations are needed. You can help by spreading the word! Encourage your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors to donate blood.

How to Organize a Blood Drive

Contact a blood center near you

Use the locator tool at aabb.org/GiveBlood to find a blood center near you.
Ask to speak with the donor recruitment director or manager.
Plan several months ahead.

Discuss ideas

Know your goals and about your organization (size, mission).
The host provides space, volunteers, and donors.
Work with community partners to sponsor donor incentives or extra refreshments.

Recruit donors

Advertise. Be sure to find first-time donors.
Schedule appointments.
Remind potential donors about tips for successful donations.

Useful Tools

These resources may be freely reprinted and reposted.

Sample Newsletter

You can use any part of this or the entire story to raise awareness for blood donation in your church, school, or organization's newsletter. Feel free to customize to include information about a specific blood drive.