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American Red Cross Blood Drives

There is no substitute for human blood, and the need for blood does not take a vacation. It is the responsibility of the community to maintain a safe and adequate blood supply. It is only with your help that we are able to save lives each day.

The American Red Cross needs to collect approximately 1000 units of blood each day to meet the needs of patients and hospitals in the Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Region. All eligible donors are urged to schedule a blood donation appointment.

Read more about the need for Type O blood donors.
Listen to the story of Brian Boyle, a blood recipient.
Find the nearest Hopkins drive and schedule an appointment.
Learn more about donating.
Check eligibility criteria and for tips on preparing for your next blood donation.
Read more about why your donation is so important.
Learn about the Red Cross Rewards Club for Blood Donors.

Who Runs the JHU Homewood Drives?

In addition to the paid Red Cross staff members who handle the blood collection, students, staff and retirees volunteer their time to publicize and staff Homewood drives.

The Office of Work, Life and Engagement coordinates the Homewood drives.

Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions hosts drives on Bayview, East Baltimore, Hopkins at Eastern and Mt. Washington campuses.

The university student service groups listed below provide most of the volunteers who publicize and staff the Homewood blood drives; Hopkins ROTC also sends volunteers and recruits donors.

Alpha Phi Omega student service co-ed fraternity publicizes the blood drives, pre-registers donors at tables throughout the campus, and recruits student volunteers to help run the drive.
Circle K Club recruits volunteers and donors for the Homewood Blood Drive.
JHU Red Cross Corps publicizes and promotes the blood drive among the JHU student body and provides volunteers as needed for the drives.

GIVING YOUR TIME HELPS SAVE LIVES.

Thank You.