HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i Athletics Department and the Blood Bank of Hawaii are teaming up for its annual blood drive beginning on Sunday, March 21 through Saturday, March 27. 
 
Each blood donation can save up to three lives. Sixty percent of the population will need blood during their lifetime, yet less than 2% of Hawai'i's population donates. Our very own former UH men's volleyball standout Tony Ching could not have fully recovered from his moped accident without the 4 pints of blood he received from generous donors. 
 
To make an appointment, visit BBH.org or call (808) 848-4770. Use group code 1965 at time of check-in.
 
Young Street Donor Center
1907 Young Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
Hours: MON-THU 6:30AM-6:30PM; FRI-SUN 6:30AM-4:30PM
 
Dillingham Donor Center
2043 Dillingham Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96819
Hours: MON-THU 6:30AM-6:30PM; FRI-SUN 6:30AM-4:30PM
 
Waikele Center
94-849 Lumiaina St.
Waipahu, HI 96797
Hours: MON-THU 6:30AM-6:30PM; FRI-SUN 6:30AM-4:30PM

To donate blood you must be at least 18 years of age (16-17 year olds can donate with a signed BBH parent/legal guardian consent form), weigh at least 110 pounds*, have photo ID with birth date, and be in good health.
*Additional height/weight requirements apply for female donors 16-18 years old


Tips:

• You can donate if you received your tattoo from a state-regulated tattoo shop and/or ear/body piercing professionally done
• You can donate if you've had the following vaccinations: Flu vaccine or COVID-19 vaccine
• You can donate if you traveled internationally in non-malarial destinations

Before you donate:

• Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water
• Get adequate rest
• Eat a hearty meal
• Include iron-rich foods in your diet
• Know the countries where you've traveled and when you visited them
• Know your medical condition
• Try to avoid caffeine until after if cannot refrain for the day

 
Additional information regarding requirements, the process and post-donation information can be found at: https://www.bbh.org/become-donor/