SUPPORT YOUR SCHOOL WITH TBC

High school students and staff/faculty are the future of our local blood supply. The Blood Connection has been supplying blood to local hospitals for more than 60 years – and for most of those years, high schools have been critical partners. High school and college students traditionally make up about a fourth of all blood donors. The next generation must be willing to donate blood, or our nation will continue to have blood shortages. Supporting your community blood center means creating a safe and sustainable blood supply for our community.

High School Guide

The Blood Connection is a non-profit, community blood center and the blood provider of choice for more than 130+ hospitals in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Virginia. The pandemic really changed the blood supply and its stability. Donations at high schools and colleges were severely impacted by COVID, with donations from those under 24 dropping roughly 40% from 2019 to 2021. There has been a 56% growth in donors over the age of 80. Those donors won’t be able to give for much longer.

TBC High School Red Honor Cord Request Form

Name*
First Last
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Donor ID
Address*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
School Name*
Graduation Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

Every community relies on unsung heroes that help those in need. Each high school donor who provides blood is eligible for TBC Rewards! The Blood Connection offers a convenient points system that can be used to redeem eGift cards at major retailers, donate to charitable causes or even opt-in to additional health screenings.

Host A Drive With Us!

You bring the donors – we bring the rewards! Hosting a blood drive with TBC is really that easy. Select a date with school administration (check for schedule conflicts such as testing days, holidays, field trips, etc.) – your TBC rep will help answer any questions you may have such as best time and location! PROMOTE – banners, social media and, school announcements help to get the word out. TBC will provide you with promotional materials and QR codes to schedule appointments. The more appointments, the more lives saved! After the drive, your TBC rep will share blood drive results for you to share with friends. Then, set and confirm your next life-saving blood drive. P.S. Most schools host a fall and spring semester blood drive.

SAVING LIVES IS ELEMENTARY

The Blood Connection couldn’t do what we do without the wonderful support from area elementary and middle schools. Our elementary and middle school program recognizes students and their schools for saving lives in our community. Together, we can make a big difference. Children are our future. Let’s teach them to change their communities now, and let them lead the way.

For Students:

We know elementary schoolers are a little too young to give blood, but they can still make an impact! All students can sponsor a blood donor (meaning they bring in mom, dad, aunt, uncle, sister, brother, friend). The more the merrier!

For Schools:

TBC will award a $500 grant per blood drive that collects 30 or more donations.

GET REWARDED!

Every community relies on unsung heroes that help those in need. Each high school donor, teacher or parent who provides blood is eligible for TBC Rewards! The Blood Connection offers a convenient points system that can be used to redeem eGift cards at major retailers, donate to charitable causes or even opt-in to additional health screenings.