Make A Big Impact. Donate Blood.
The annual Homecoming Blood Drive at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is the state’s largest blood supplier each year.
Huskers have donated more than 3,300 pints over the past 5 years.
This year’s blood drive needs 742 individuals to be donors Sept 30–Oct 3.
It is recommended to sign up in advance for a 15-minute time slot. Walk-in donors will be accommodated, too.
DONATION DATES and LOCATIONS
- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept 30 @ Nebraska Union
- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct 1 @ Nebraska Union
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct 2 @ Nebraska East Union
- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct 3 @ Nebraska Union
SIGN UP NOW TO DONATE
Every whole blood donation helps three patients in need. The blood is separated into three parts — red blood cells, plasma, and platelets — with each becoming a life-saving treatment.
Student donors earn Homecoming Points for their organization in the HC Student Competition.
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Earn additional Homecoming Points – Be A Volunteer, too.
Sixty-four students are needed to assist with checking in donors and distributing juice and snacks. Each volunteer shift is 2 hours.
Volunteer Signup
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Homecoming Blood Drive is organized by ASUN Student Government in partnership with the Nebraska Community Blood Bank and the American Red Cross.