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    Blood

    Who Can Donate

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    Wondering if you're recruitable to donate blood? Guidelines include health, medication and travel.

    ELIGIBILITY

    Find a Location

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    Find a blood donation location close to you, and schedule your appointment.

    FIND A LOCATION

    First Time Donor?

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    We'll guide you through the safe and simple donation process and answer any questions you have.

    DONATION PROCESS
    • Where to Donate
    • Why Give Blood
    • Who Can Donate
    • Donation Process
    • What Happens to Blood After Donation
    • Automated Donations
    • Student Donors
    • Donor Health & Wellness
  • Organize a
    Blood Drive

    School Drives

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    Organizing a blood drive at your school provides you with leadership opportunities.

    LEARN MORE

    Corporate Drives

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    Promote teamwork at your office by organizing a blood drive for your company.

    LEARN MORE

    Community Drives

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    Community blood drives are a great way to bring people together for a good cause: saving lives.

    LEARN MORE
    • Why Host a Blood Drive
    • Find Your Area Representative
    • Blood Drive Basics
    • High School/University Drives
    • Corporate Drives
    • Community Drives
    • Blood Drive Planning Timeline
  • Educational
    Programs

    In the Classroom

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    We offer blood education programs from Pre-K to High School about the benefits of blood sciences and blood donations.

    LEARN MORE

    The LAB on Wheels

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    CBC's "Learning About Blood" mobile classroom is on the move year-round visiting schools and community events.

    LEARN MORE

    Take a Tour

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    Learn what happens to blood after your donation. Student tours are available at CBC's downtown Dayton location.

    LEARN MORE
    • In the Classroom
    • The LAB on Wheels
    • Donation Center Tours
    • A Note to Teachers
  • About
    Blood

    What's Your Blood Type?

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    There are eight common blood types, which are determined by the presence of certain antigens.

    BLOOD TYPES

    Parts of Blood

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    Blood is a mixture of 4 components. Each component has a different job important to how your blood works.

    BLOOD COMPONENTS

    Why is Blood Important?

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    If people lose blood from surgery or injury, there is only one place to turn - volunteer blood donors.

    WHEN YOU NEED BLOOD
    • Blood Types
    • Blood Components
    • Blood Testing & Safety
    • When You Need Blood
    • Blood Facts
    • History of Blood Banking
  • Giving
    Back

    Blood Education Program

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    Community Blood Center offers a fulltime certified teacher and a blood education program designed for grades K-12.

    EDUCATION

    Red Cord Honor Program

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    Students who register to donate three or more times during high school earn a Red Cord to wear at graduation events.

    RECOGNITION

    Lead The Way Scholarship

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    CBC and Vectren award five Lead The Way Creative Scholarships annually.

    REWARD
    • Education
    • Recognition
    • Reward
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Community Blood Center
937-461-3220
349 S. Main Street
Dayton, OH 45402
pleasedonate@givingblood.org
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Community Tissue Services
1-800-684-7783
349 S. Main Street
Dayton, OH 45402
amoeder@cbccts.org
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