The University of Colorado has earned statewide recognition as Colorado's top college blood donor for the 2025-2026 academic year blood drives. Some of the impressive statistics from the last academic year are. 

• 194 first-time donors 
• 619 units of red cell and whole blood donations; 654 units if you include plasma and additional red cell units 
• Estimated potential impact to 1,962 individuals in our community  

CU Boulder Staff Council and the Blood Drive and Community Service Committee are excited to announce our intent to go back-to-back as Colorado’s top college blood donor in 2026-2027. 

We need our WHOLE COMMUNITY to achieve this and, more importantly, to help those in Boulder County who need blood. Each donation can save up to three lives right here in our city and county. 

We bring the opportunity to donate blood right to campus with the following information.  

Join us this September and let your kindness fall where it's needed most.

WHERE: Student Recreation Center, in the Ice Rink Overlook. 

WHEN: 

• Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 
  • Appointment Link: Tuesday, September 29 

• Wednesday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 
  • Appointment Link: Wednesday, September 30 

• Thursday, Oct. 1,10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 
  • Appointment Link: Thursday, October 1 

Walk-in donations are appreciated and accepted, but we strongly encourage planning ahead and booking an appointment to donate using the appointment links above.  

Last year, the CU Boulder community showed up and showed what we can accomplish together. This year, we have the opportunity to make an even bigger impact on those in Boulder County.  

Our first goal is simple: Help as many people in Boulder County as possible to have the blood they need when they need it. Every donation matters! 

Together, we can continue to highlight the dedication and care of our Buff community by helping CU earn recognition as Colorado’s top college blood donor for a second year in a row. 

Whether a first-year, first-time student, or a longtime donor, we hope you’ll join us! Bring a friend or colleague, make appointments, and help us continue our tradition of being there for our community. 

How to prepare:

• Review eligibility criteria: Donor Eligibility
• Eat a healthy meal and stay hydrated before your donation appointment
• Bring a valid photo ID
• Try and get a good night’s sleep the day before

Staff Council is committed to inclusivity and understands that some may not be eligible to donate. We invite all to be involved in other ways. For more information about volunteering at our events, please contact Staff Council.

This September, join us for the CU Boulder Staff Council Blood Drive and unite with others to make a meaningful impact in our community. By donating blood on September 9, 10, and 11, 2025, you can help save lives and bring hope to those in need. Together, we can create a powerful difference for countless individuals in our community!