Media contact: Keith Paul
Regional Communications Director
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SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 9, 2025) — Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) will launch a week-long series of blood drives in partnership with the American Red Cross of Utah, beginning Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. Each day, a different SLCC campus will welcome students, faculty, staff and community members to donate blood and make a lifesaving difference.
The campus blood drives highlights SLCC’s commitment to community service and provides a vital opportunity for Utahns to contribute to the health and well-being of others. With the demand for blood donations remaining constant, these drives help ensure hospitals have the blood necessary to save lives.
“We are thrilled to team up with Salt Lake Community College to bring awareness about the need for blood donation to the campuses,” said Jeremiah Lafranca, Executive Director of the American Red Cross Greater Salt Lake Chapter. “SLCC’s commitment to hosting these blood drives across multiple campuses shows their dedication to supporting community health.”
Blood Drive Schedule Across SLCC Campuses:
Secure Your Spot at a SLCC Blood Drive
Donors can schedule a time to give through the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Use sponsor code SLCC to sign up for one of the community college campus drives.
“Blood donation is a simple act that can profoundly impact someone’s life,” Lafranca said. “For many patients, the availability of blood and platelets is the difference between life and death.”
Special PEANUTS Thank-You Gift
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of PEANUTS, all who come to give blood, platelets or plasma Aug. 29-Sept. 21, 2025, will receive an exclusive Red Cross x PEANUTS mystery bag with one of four special T-shirt designs, while supplies last. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Peanuts for details.
Become a Blood Drive Host
The Red Cross of Utah invites businesses, churches, schools and community groups to host blood drives. The Red Cross provides planning support and recruitment tools to help ensure your drive attracts donors. On the day of the drive, the Red Cross supplies equipment, materials and trained staff. Learn more about hosting at redcrossblood.org/host-a-drive.
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.
