Why Sponsor A Blood Drive?
Convenience, for many people, turns out to be the deciding factor whether they give blood or not. The American Red Cross works closely with companies, community groups, religious organizations, colleges, high schools and other partners to organize blood drives at places most convenient for donors – the places where they live, work, worship, and play. In fact, 80 percent of blood donations made through the Red Cross are made at blood drives rather than at donor centers. Blood drives need sponsors – an organization that can provide the appropriate physical space and a coordinator from the organization to educate, motivate, and recruit donors and work with the local Red Cross. Why sponsor drives? Because it is both a simple and a powerful way to serve your community and allow employees, colleagues or members to get involved. Whether your organization is large or small, you can make a difference. Together, we can save a life. When you agree to sponsor blood drives, you join an elite corps
