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What to Expect

Donation Process

Donation Process

Save up to three lives in just 10 easy steps

Check Eligibility

Check Eligibility

Review our requirements for giving blood

Donation Types

Donation Types

Discover how certain donations impact more lives

Community Blood Drives

Donate blood in your community.

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Donors Needed!

Donors needed for a special donation opportunity!  Earn up to 2500 donor points!

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SAVE TIME WHILE YOU SAVE LIVES
Marco's Pizza College Station

Donate blood in the College Station area and receive a voucher for a free small pizza at Marco’s Pizza.

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Help advance medical research.

Be the link to a cure for life-threatening diseases and help researchers identify new treatments and cures.

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Host a Blood Drive

Our state-of-the-art donor coaches create the best donation experience at mobile blood drives, even where space is at a premium.

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Why Donate Blood
What To Expect When You Donate

What To Expect When You Donate

Madeline,
recipient

Register to donate blood

For a whole blood donation, about one pint of blood is collected and separated into its three components: plasma, platelets and red blood cells.

DONATE BLOOD

Caleb,
recipient

Register to donate platelets

Platelets are a component of your blood that help control bleeding, and are often used to help patients with cancer.

DONATE PLATELETS

Kaylyn,
recipient

Register to donate cellular therapy

Plasma, the liquid portion of blood, transports red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets (which control bleeding, fight infection and provide nutrients).

DONATE CELLULAR THERAPY

Schedule Your Donation

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