When I was a teacher, my students and I hosted two blood drives per year. We received awards for having high donor turnouts and wonderful volunteers. It was a great community service experience for all of us.
In lieu of gifts this year, I’m hosting a SleevesUp virtual blood drive and asking friends, former students, colleagues, fellow Texas Alumni, and family to pledge to give blood in the next 30 days. Together, we’ll track our pledges, cheer each other on, and, most importantly, provide a lifesaving gift for patients in need.
To get started, make your pledge by clicking the red button above, and then visit redcrossblood.org to schedule your donation appointment. You can give at a locally hosted blood drive or at a permanent Red Cross blood donation center.
The impact we can make together is the best gift I can imagine! Remember that each donation has the potential to save 3 lives. So let’s call our efforts “From Me to You and You and You”.
Thanks for helping celebrate my birthday and for helping save patient lives with your generous gift. Please pledge to give blood today!
#FromMe2UandUandU
Challenge your friends (or anyone for that matter) to a friendly competition! Who will win the battle to do the most social good for your community?
Put your virtual blood drive campaign against one or even multiple other campaigns to see who can recruit more blood donors for the American Red Cross.
