Why Donate

ONE BLOOD DONATION CAN HELP SAVE THREE LIVES.

THAT ONE DONATION COULD BE YOU.

Right now, there are kids, neighbors, mothers, fathers, daughters and sons in your community who need a lifesaving blood transfusion. You could be their chance for another day. Our donation centers and bloodmobiles are open every day throughout our community, so giving is easy. 

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BECOME A LIFESAVER

Whether you’re a first-time donor or a veteran, our experienced phlebotomists are there to walk you through every step. First, they’ll ask some questions to make sure you’re eligible to donate; then we’ll set you up in a comfy chair. Yes, it’s that’s simple.

Timing varies depending on the type of donation, but most first-time donors do a whole blood donation, which typically takes 8–10 minutes once in the donor chair.

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APPOINTMENTS ARE EASY (AND PREFERRED)

For the best blood donation experience, we recommend making an appointment before showing up to a blood drive or donor center. This allows us to provide you with the best care and keep everything running smoothly. With an appointment, you can usually expect to begin the donation process within 15 minutes. However, wait times may extend during a surge, so we appreciate your patience. We’ll gladly accept walk-ins as well. 

SEE THE PROCESS

DONATION PROGRAMS

NEW TO TBC, BUT NOT TO DONATING?

We value every donation—even if it was at another blood center. Fill out the form at the link below, and we’ll apply your past donations to your TBC account as a thank you for being a lifesaver!

TRANSFER DONATIONS

LEAVE A LEGACY—AT 16

Becoming a lifesaver starts when you turn 16. Our high school program rewards students AND their schools.

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WE GIVE WHEN YOU GIVE

Our Patient Assistance Program helps to offset the cost of a blood transfusion, should a qualified loyal donor or a family member need one in the future. For each unit of blood that is donated at a blood drive or center on the recipient’s behalf and transfused, TBC provides a $25 credit. 

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ONE BLOOD DONATION CAN HELP SAVE THREE LIVES.

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