Support Your Team. Save Lives. Win Big.
Already donated? Log your donation now to help your Big Ten school win $1 million:
Join Vitalant in supporting the We Give Blood Drive, a nationwide competition powered by Abbott and the Big Ten Conference, running August 26–December 4, 2026.
This friendly but life-saving challenge encourages blood donors across the country to give blood and credit their favorite Big Ten school. The school with the most logged donations will win $1 million, announced at the Big Ten Championship Game on December 5. Bonus! You’ll also receive a free exclusive Big Ten® T-shirt (while supplies last) *
Here’s How You Can Get Involved
- Donate Blood
- Give at any Vitalant location during the campaign window. After donating, head to bigten.org/abbott to submit proof of your donation, claim your T-shirt and credit your school. Please Note: you will receive information from Abbott and Big Ten (not Vitalant) about how to claim your T-shirt.
- Host a Blood Drive or Virtual Blood Drive (VBD)
- Whether you're part of an alumni group, fan club, workplace, or community organization, you can make a huge impact by hosting a mobile blood drive or virtual blood drive to rally donors under your school’s banner.
- Spread the Word
- Encourage friends, family, coworkers, and fellow fans to donate and log their donations. Share your school pride and the reason you give by tagging @vitalant and using #WeGiveBlood on social media.
Every donation saves lives. Every school has a shot. Let’s show the country what Vitalant donors can do.
*Any donor incentive offered as part of this campaign is non-transferable, not redeemable for cash, and available to individuals who present to donate. For additional information, including a list of available incentives, visit bigten.org/abbott.