Hoxworth Blood Center Needs Bearcats to Roll Up a Sleeve During Blood Shortage
Hoxworth Blood Center is asking the University of Cincinnati community to roll up a sleeve at the UC All-Campus blood drive amidst a nationwide blood shortage.
The University of Cincinnati all-campus blood drive is scheduled from Monday, Jan. 29 through Friday, Feb. 2. Each donor will receive a limited edition Blood Donors are the Life of the Party T-shirt.
With 2018 starting off with terrible winter weather and a particularly vicious flu season, blood banks across the nation have struggled to keep a healthy inventory on the shelf, said Alecia Lipton, Hoxworth spokesperson. Local patients in the Tri-State area rely on the generosity of blood donors, and we know that the UC Bearcats can come together and bolster our blood supply during these crucial winter months.
The drive will take place in Tangeman University Centers Great Hall 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and a donor bus will be parked outside of TUC 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday. Additionally, drives will be taking place at UC Blue Ash, UC Clermont and the UC medical campus throughout the week.
Hoxworth needs to collect at least 300 whole blood donations and 25 platelet donations every day to meet the local demand. Historically, the winter months have negatively impacted collections and donor turnout.
Appointments are highly encouraged due to the popularity of this event, but walk-ins are welcome. Schedule an appointment by calling 513-451-0910 or visit www.hoxworth.org/groups/uc.
Tags
Related Stories
Hoxworth launches summer blood drives and “Team Hoxworth” USA jersey donor promotion
May 28, 2026
This June, Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is kicking off summer blood donation efforts with a limited-edition USA-themed donor jersey, the return of the popular Cincinnati Favorites blood drives and several community blood drives across Northern Kentucky.
From the pitch to personal impact
May 11, 2026
Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is uniting blood donors around one shared mission — saving lives close to home — through two unique blood drives this May. From the FC Cincinnati Blood Drive at TQL Stadium to an event honoring local blood recipient and cancer survivor John Mattingly, these blood drives offer meaningful ways to give back. Whether inspired by hometown pride or a powerful personal story, blood donors are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and help ensure life-saving blood is available for patients across the Tristate. Patients at local hospitals depend on blood donations every day, and community support is critical to maintaining a strong supply.
Hoxworth, FC Cincinnati celebrate life-saving donors with exclusive May giveaway
April 27, 2026
Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is asking donors to score big for their community this May with an exclusive 40 oz. FC Cincinnati–themed tumbler available to donors at the seven neighborhood donor centers and select mobile drives while supplies last.