Donate Blood, Save Lives

UC Davis
Upcoming Blood Drives
May 20, 21, and 22 on campus at One Shields Avenue
Tuesday, May 20, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Wednesday, May 21, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Thursday, May 22, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
To patients in need of transfusions, every donation you make is epic – extraordinary, impressive, life-changing. This May, we’re showing appreciation for our epic donors by giving away a family trip that’s as awesome as you. Two lucky donors will win an epic vacation package!
All donors who come to give blood, platelets or plasma May 1-31, 2025, will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two epic vacation packages.*
The vacation package includes:
- 4 tickets to Universal Epic Universe theme park at Universal Orlando Resort.
- Travel voucher to cover 4 airline tickets and hotel accommodations in Orlando, Fla.
- $2,500 prepaid electronic gift card.
Don’t miss this chance to do something epic – for patients and your family.
Please schedule your donation appointment today.
Learn more about donating blood

Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. This constant need for blood can only be met by generous donors like you, and when you give blood, you could save the life of a cancer patient or someone needing open-heart surgery.
Donating blood is safe and easy to do. If you're in good health and meet the general eligibility criteria, then you are likely able to give blood. There are some additional eligibility requirements you should know about. LEARN MORE ABOUT WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO GIVE Significant updates have been made to blood donation eligibility in recent years allowing even more people to help save lives through blood donation.
Like all U.S. blood centers, Vitalant is required to follow eligibility guidelines issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). More information on the FDA
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I believe the idea that my blood could help save a life is so amazing. Even though I am not a trained medical professional, I can still make a positive impact on others.