MIT Blood Drive Appointments

MIT Recognized by the Red Cross

On October 29th, 2009, MIT was recognized by the Massachusetts Region of the American Red Cross as the College Sponsor of the year. Quoting from their annual report:

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology hosts blood drives five times a year, but since these drives usually run multiple days per drive, it is equal to them running between 20 and 25 blood drives per year for the Red Cross. The MIT blood drives are sponsored by Jonathon Weiss who created an online appointment system and a network of volunteers to help promote the on-campus blood drives. Last year, MIT was responsible for providing 1,161 units of lifesaving blood to the American Red Cross.

Former MIT blood drive coordinator John Hodges '81, was also recognized at the event, for his current work running blood drives at his church in Arlington, MA.

I (Jonathon) wanted to pass my thanks along to all of our donors and volunteers, and especially to the others who help coordinate our drives. Thank You.

ARC MA region recognizes MIT as college sponsor of the year.

The American Red Cross Blood Services has been working with the volunteer students and staff of MIT ARCTAN to collect units of blood from the MIT community. The Boston Red Cross Blood Services visits MIT five times every year. We ask for your help in meeting constant demand for blood in our region. It is MIT policy to allow employees time off with pay to donate blood at the drives that are sponsored on campus. Please make an appointment by filling out the form below and you will receive a confirmation via email. You can still just walk in and donate, but scheduling an appointment allows the Red Cross to better prepare for the drive and will help make donations faster. Thank you very much for your time and support.

Make an Appointment for Faster Service!

Please note: you are eligible to donate if your last donation was prior to September 24, 2009.
Our last blood drive ended on September 18, 2009.
Please see the Red Cross site for a more complete list of eligibility guidelines, including travel restrictions.

First Name:
Last Name:
Email Address:
Email Reminder:		Check here if you would like an email reminder the afternoon or evening before your appointment.
Email Updates:		Check here if you would like to be added to the blood-drive-donors list to receive email announcements of blood drives at MIT.
Phone Number:
Date:	(Please make appointments at least 24 hours in advance.)
		Thursday	November 19, 2009	(1 pm - 6 pm)
		Friday	November 20, 2009	(1 pm - 6 pm)
		Monday	November 23, 2009	(1 pm - 6 pm)
		Tuesday	November 24, 2009	(8 am - 1 pm)
Time:	(Appointments are available every quarter hour until 15 minutes before closing.)

Comments:

Location:	This blood drive will be held in La Sala de Puerto Rico, Second Floor, MIT Student Center.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to donate blood?

Am I eligible to donate?

What will happen to my blood after the donation?

How can I get email notifications of blood drives at MIT?

When else will there be a blood drive at MIT?

Where is the MIT blood drive located?

Please direct any specific questions about donating to 1-800-448-3543 (1-800-GIVE-LIFE) or send email to blood-drive-signup.

To make, change, or cancel an appointment complete the form above.

If you are interested in volunteering at this blood drive or future drives please send email to blood-drive-managers. For other volunteer opportunities with the American Red Cross, please see the MIT ARCTAN home page.