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Blood Donor Madness

Thank You for Joining!

Our Donor Madness Campaign officially wrapped up on April 4th, and what an incredible run it was!

This year, 10 schools came together with one goal to help save lives through the power of blood donation. Thanks to every student, staff member, and supporter who rolled up their sleeves and made a difference. While the campaign may be over, the need for blood is year-round. Keep the momentum going,  schedule your next donation and continue being a hero in the off-season.

We’d like to thank our generous sponsors, Capital Blue Cross and BSI.

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Why Participate?

Exciting Incentives
and Prizes

  • Fill out the form to be eligible to win fantastic prizes.
  • Student, faculty, and staff Prizes: MKBC will randomly select (3) donors from the winning college and (5) others from the list of all donors. Student prizes may include items such as: AirPods, Amazon gift cards, coffee gift cards, and Nike AirForce sneakers.
  • Selected Student, Faculty, and Staff prize winners will need to provide their current college ID when claiming the prize.

* Any MKBC raffle drawing winner under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to receive prize. One blood/platelet donation counts towards one MKBC raffle drawing entry. MKBC employees and their families are not eligible for this raffle drawing.

College Students, Faculty & Staff

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Donor Madness 2025

Thank You for Joining!

Our Donor Madness Campaign officially wrapped up on April 4th, and what an incredible run it was!

This year, 10 schools came together with one goal to help save lives through the power of blood donation. Thanks to every student, staff member, and supporter who rolled up their sleeves and made a difference.

While the campaign may be over, the need for blood is year-round. Keep the momentum going,  schedule your next donation and continue being a hero in the off-season.

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What You Need To Know

Get The Facts, Join The Fight

  • $1,000 donation towards the school’s scholarship fund for colleges meeting or exceeding their goal. Goals will be calculated prior to the competition start date and will be based on a percentage of the school’s student population. Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the participating institution.
  • $10,000 donation towards the school’s scholarship fund and title of “Blood Donor Madness Champion” for the college that exceeds their goal by the highest percentage. Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the participating institution
  • Only students and faculty with valid college IDs are eligible for raffle prizes. Supporting donors are welcome to donate in a school’s name but are not eligible for prizes.
  • Student and faculty donors can enter to win additional prizes.

How to Donate

Easy Access for All

  • Donate at MKBC Blood Donation Centers or at on-campus drives (max. one per month).
  • Use your school’s group code and show your College ID to contribute to your school’s tally.
  • For students without transportation to one of MKBC donor sites, free rides are available through Uber Health. Call: 1-800-B-A-DONOR and select option 2. Someone from MKBC will schedule a round-trip ride for you. Two or more persons for an Uber trip will be required, so bring a friend to donate, or two friends!
  • When making appointments at donor centers during evening hours, the last appointment time that may be scheduled is 5PM.

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FAQs

Answers to Your Questions

What percent of people donate blood?
Only about 3% of the population donates blood.
What percent of people will need a blood transfusion at least once in their lifetime?
Approximately 25% of people will require a blood transfusion at some point in their lives.
What percent of people are eligible to donate blood?
Around 62% of people are eligible to donate blood.
How often can someone donate?
Whole blood can be donated every 8 weeks, while platelets can be donated every 7 days.
Overall, are blood donations increasing?
No, blood donations have decreased by 11% since 2019.
Are blood donations increasing for 19-24 year olds?
No, there has been a 31.9% decrease in blood donations from this age group.
What percent of blood donors are 19-24 years old?
Only 8.6% of blood donors are in the 19-24 age group.
How I can find my school Code
Here are school codes of different schools participating in Blood Donor Madness.
School/College Code
Cedar Crest College 0190
DeSales University 1027
Lafayette College 4022
Lehigh Carbon Community College 0325
Lehigh University 0335
Moravian University 0371
Muhlenberg College 0374
Northampton Community College 0389
Penn State Lehigh Valley 0421
Kutztown University 1336