Red Cross Blood Drive

Blood Donors Must:

  • Be healthy*
  • Be at least 17 years old in most states, or 16 years old with parental consent if allowed by state law
  • Weigh at least 110 lbs.


Additional weight requirements apply for donors 18 years old and younger, and all high school donors.


* Note:  Healthy  means that you feel well and can perform normal activities. If you have a chronic condition such as diabetes, healthy also means that if you have a chronic condition (ie: diabetes), you are being treated and the condition is under control.


  Come prepared.

  • Have a light meal and plenty to drink.
  • Bring your donor card, driver's license or two other forms of identification.
  • Bring the names of medications you are taking. 


You will receive a mini physical to check your:

  • Pulse
  • Blood pressure
  • Body temperature
  • Hemoglobin

Please feel free to visit our local Southeastern Michigan Red Cross Website at  www.redcross.org