Harvard Club of Chicago & Ivy+ 2026 Virtual Blood Drive - October 1 thru December 31, 2026

This fall, the Harvard Club of Chicago is rolling up our sleeves for a cause that truly matters—and adding a little friendly competition! From October 1 through December 31, we’re competing with other Chicago-area alumni clubs to see who can rally the most blood donors. The need is urgent: someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds, yet fewer than 5% of eligible people donate. Because red blood cells last just 42 days and platelets only 5, hospitals need a constant flow of donations for trauma victims, surgeries, cancer treatments, severe burns, and other critical care. Donating blood is one of the most powerful ways to give back: a single whole blood donation can save up to three lives.

And the process is easy: click here to pledge, then follow the American Red Cross instructions to choose a donation location, date, and time that’s convenient for you. In early January, we’ll tally the results and see which Chicago alumni club brought out the most donors. But no matter who tops the list, everybody wins.

Roll up your sleeve. Save a life. #GiveCrimson

EVENT DETAILS

Dates: October 1 through December 31, 2026
PLEDGE HERE or use the red button below