Where To Donate
Sandy Donor Center
9786 S. 500 W.
Sandy, UT 84070
Research Park Donor Center
565 Komas Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
High School Blood Drives Are Vital to Utah’s Blood Supply
High school-sponsored blood drives give Utah’s blood supply a vital boost for nine months out of the year. As schools across the state prepare to open their doors for the 2025–2026 academic year, ARUP Blood Services is ready to host blood drives and help patients across the state.
“High school blood drives are invaluable to maintaining the blood supply.”
Rob Fox Community Relations Representative, ARUP Blood Services
Last year, high schools from as far north as Smithfield and as far south as Payson sponsored 98 blood drives and collected 4,542 units of blood for patients at University of Utah Hospitals and the Huntsman Cancer Institute. ARUP Blood Services is the sole provider of blood products to the U of U Health system, and all the blood that ARUP Blood Services collects stays in Utah.
“High school blood drives are invaluable to maintaining the blood supply,” said Rob Fox, community relations representative for ARUP Blood Services. “These drives give us the potential to collect blood from hundreds of young, healthy, willing, and excited blood donors.” Ideally, Fox added, these high school students become lifelong donors.
Students in the Jordan and Davis School Districts are among the most likely to give blood. Last school year, the two districts collected a combined 2,406 units of blood. Jordan District high schools sponsored 21 blood drives and collected 1,322 units of blood, and Davis District high schools held 19 blood drives that brought in 1,084 units of blood.
The summer is the most difficult time for ARUP Blood Services due to a higher demand for blood and less frequent blood drives. The enthusiasm and willingness of students and educators to give back to their communities set the high school blood drives apart from all other collections. ARUP Blood Services is truly thankful for the donors who make these blood drives successful.
To sponsor a blood drive, click here or call 801-584-5272.
AirMed Helicopter Event
Thank you to everyone who attended ARUP Blood Services’ AirMed event on June 14!
On Saturday, June 14, the University of Utah AirMed helicopter landed at the ARUP Blood Services’ donor center in Sandy.The free community event was attended by hundreds of people, including donors, neighbors, elected officials, and supporters.
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Give local. Save local.
When you donate through ARUP Blood Services, you are helping save the lives of local patients. 100% of the blood products collected by ARUP Blood Services stay in Utah.
ARUP is the sole blood provider for University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics and Huntsman Cancer Institute.
Give blood. Save lives.
ARUP Payroll Specialist Heather Oliver’s daughter Kara was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma in late 2023. By sharing Kara’s story, Oliver hopes to inspire others to donate blood.
We will notify you when your blood has been used to save a life
Donor/Recipient Stories
Your journey as a blood donor could encourage others to give or if you or someone in your family has received blood from the Huntsman Cancer Institute or the University of Utah Hospital and Clinics.
Whole Blood Titan Program
This program includes blood donors who have low-titer O-positive or O-negative blood types. Low-titer blood contains low levels of ABO antibodies, which makes it ideal for emergency transfusions.
Your Blood Type Is Important
The ABO system classifies blood into four blood groups (A, B, AB, and O) based on the presence or absence of certain antibodies and antigens in the red blood cells.
Donating Whole Blood
Prepare for your upcoming whole blood donation by reading about the process.
Donating Platelets
The platelet donation process differs from donating whole blood. Learn why platelet donations are so important and prepare for your appointment.
ARUP Blood Services Meets Urgent Need for Blood Products
- One donation can help up to three patients
- Approximately 75 donations needed daily to meet need.
- O-negative blood supplied to UofU Air Med Helicopters to save lives
