Red Cross/Weitzman Blood Drive

We are proud to announce that the Weitzman School has partnered with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive.

As many schools, businesses and community centers are closed during the pandemic, the number of blood drives has decreased drastically and there is an urgent need for blood. If you’re able to donate, please consider registering for an appointment:

UPCOMING DRIVES CLOSE TO CAMPUS:

• Regular appointments at the Red Cross House (40th and Powelton)
• Regular appointments at Red Cross Southeastern PA Headquarters (22nd and Chestnut)

DONATION ELIGIBILITY
Learn more about Red Cross blood donor eligibility.
You are likely still eligible to donate blood if you have tested positive for COVID-19, as long as it has been more than 14 days. However, those who have had COVD-19 or have other questions about whether they can donate should call the Red Cross Eligibility Hotline to confirm (1-866-236-3276) before registering to donate.

BLOOD DRIVES ARE ESSENTIAL
Per Governor Wolf, blood drives are an essential activity and are permitted to operate as part of the COVID-19 public health guidelines.

CURIOUS ABOUT HAVING COVID-19 ANTIBODIES?
All blood donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies, and donors will be notified of their antibody result within approximately 2-3 weeks.

TIPS FOR DONATING
Read more about donating blood and see answers to FAQs.

If you require any accessibility accommodation, such as live captioning, audio description, or a sign language interpreter, please email news@design.upenn.edu to let us know what you need. Please note, we require at least 48 hours’ notice. If you register within 48 hours of this event, we won’t be able to secure the appropriate accommodations.