ANN ARBOR (Nov. 15, 2024) – The American Red Cross will host the Be a Hero blood drive, in partnership with the University of Michigan, on Sunday, Nov. 17, to collect blood donations as part of the annual Blood Battle competition between U-M and rival Ohio State University.

Be a Hero is the largest single-day blood drive on the U-M campus and  donors can see Michigan Stadium from the Jack Roth Stadium Club. It will be held from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Those who come to give will have the chance to tour Michigan Stadium, also known as the Big House, from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Victor the Frisbee dog will be on hand at the stadium’s front entrance from 10 a.m. – noon.

Be a Hero is the signature event of the Blood Battle, which challenges the two universities to collect the most pints of blood during a series of blood drives held in October and November. The Red Cross hosts the blood drives in partnership with U-M. The last blood drive is Nov. 27.

All presenting donors who give at Be a Hero and other Blood Battle blood drives will receive a commemorative T-shirt and coupons to local businesses. There also will be prizes and giveaways.

To sign up to donate blood, visit RedCrossBlood.org and type sponsor code “goblue” in the search box, call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or download the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Appointments are preferred but walks-in are welcome.

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MEDIA CONTACT: David Olejarz / david.olejarz@redcross.org / 313-303-0606

About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.