Howard University Red Cross Blood Drive

Donating blood during a national shortage allowed me to support my community by addressing a critical healthcare need while earning meaningful community service hours. This act highlights the importance of biology in sustaining life, as donated blood provides essential components like red cells and plasma for patients in need. By giving my time and blood, I directly contributed to saving lives, demonstrating how biology and community service can come together to make a tangible impact.

5 stars, felt great to give back

It was a good experience and they were nice.

Donating Blood was a good experience. I used to do it often back home so it I am scared of needles or anything therefore I was not nervous. I like knowing that I could save a life with something that takes 20 minutes to do. My cousin had sickle cell so I think it's important for me to do my part and help someone as I have experienced someone in my life needing blood transfusions. It's definitely something I will do every chance I get especially when they come to campus. The blood typing Lab was on the same day so I also learned that my blood type can go to anybody with a positive blood type as I am O+ and that means I can reach more people which makes it much more worth it.

It goes towards a good cause, loved it