There’s no better way to shake off the winter cold than by making a heartwarming blood donation. Purdue University will battle other universities across the conference to be #1. Help Purdue collect the most blood during this challenge!

Blood is a perishable product that can only come from generous volunteers. By donating blood, individuals can make a difference in the lives of patients in their community and throughout the nation.

Right now, the American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in nearly 20 years. Blood and platelet donations are needed now to help alleviate the shortage and ensure lifesaving medical procedures are not delayed.

Blood donors with all blood types are encouraged to make an appointment to give. Schedule your appointment today at redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: Purdue. You can also, call

1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or use the Blood Donor App.

Thursday, Jan. 18 | 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Armory Building Room 106 | 812 3rd St. West, Lafayette, IN 47907
Friday, Feb. 9 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering-Commons Area | 480 Stadium Mall Dr. West, Lafayette, IN 47906

Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stewart Center - Room 306 | 128 Memorial Mall Dr. West, Lafayette, IN 47907
Tuesday, Feb. 20 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Krach Leadership Center - Main Room | 1198 3rd Street. West Lafayette, IN 47907
*All presenting donors will receive a commemorative Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last!

The winter months can be especially difficult to collect enough blood and platelets to meet patient needs. Inclement weather can result in blood drive cancellations, and seasonal illnesses, like the flu, can prevent some donors from making or keeping appointments to give.

Note: Access blood donation generic B-roll here | Time code: 2:30

About the American Red Cross Indiana Region:
The American Red Cross of Indiana Region serves 6.9 million people in 104 counties in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Ohio through its six chapters: Central, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, and Greater Indianapolis (Regional Headquarters). The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit us at Redcross.org/Indiana or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @indianaredcross.