It’s the biggest battle off the field: the Hope College Dutchmen vs. the Calvin University Knights in a Blood Battle competition. Which school will collect the most blood donations for Michigan patients? 

Do you bleed orange or maroon? This year’s battle starts on Oct. 1 and ends on Nov. 6 after a final on-campus blood drive at each school.

Here’s how to show your support and help us conquer blood shortages:

1. Make an appointment to donate blood at your local Versiti donor center and tell us whether you bleed orange or maroon by entering the promo code “Knights” or “Dutchmen” in the online appointment notes.
2. Or donate at the final blood drive at your school. (See locations and dates above.) Blood donors at these drives will receive a special commemorative Blood Battle T-shirt, while supplies last.

May the best school win!

Donate blood with Versiti Blood Center of Michigan alongside your fellow students, faculty, staff, alumni and other supporters in your communities, and show what colors you bleed.