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Ohio State Athletics

We are thankful for our robust partnership with Ohio State athletics in supporting our lifesaving mission.

Activating Campus Communities

Through our partnership with Ohio State Athletics we’re activating donor communities with on-campus events, exciting rewards programs, and by engaging members of the Buckeye Nation through education and awareness about the critical need for blood donation. Together, we unite students, alumni and fans in our mission to save lives and strengthen the pulse of the communities we live, learn and serve in.

 

Versiti Rewards Program

Ohio State University Buckeyes can earn rewards for reaching blood donation milestones in a calendar year. Donate blood with Versiti to start earning gifts.

 

Ohio State’s annual Blood Battle is where friendly competition meets an incredible cause. Every year, this challenge pits Buckeyes against students at the University of Michigan to see which school can collect the most blood donations.

A long-standing tradition since 1982, the Blood Battle not only offers students and faculty an exciting opportunity to represent and showcase their school pride, but it’s also one of the largest on-campus donation events hosted throughout the year.

On average, each campus contributes more than 1,000 donations during the month-long challenge. In 2022, the two competing schools collected a grand total of 3,183 units of lifesaving blood.

 

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Blood donated with Versiti Blood Center of Ohio directly benefits patients of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center — the only academic medical center in the region. As the largest cancer hospital in the Midwest, this leading hospital system depends on more than 60,000 lifesaving units of blood products annually. Through our partnership with The Ohio State University, we strengthen the pulse of our on- and-off campus communities with donor events that directly support the lifesaving work of Wexner Medical Center’s nationally recognized hematology department.

Versiti partners work with us to strengthen local businesses, bring communities together and, above all else, help save lives through the gift of blood donation.

Are you interested in making a lasting impact on your business and in your community? Learn more about our Partnership Program or complete the form below to explore all the incredible things we can do together.

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Where to Donate Blood Near You
There are may options where you can make your blood, platelet, or plasma donation. Your donations provide hospitals in your community with precious blood products that patients desparately need.
 
Funding Research
Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation accepts financial and philanthropic gifts from donors, which helps to propel lifesaving research.
 
Ohio Donation Locations
Based in Columbus, Versiti Blood Center of Ohio provides blood, blood products, and specialty laboratory services to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
 
Versiti Partnerships
Versiti community partners and sponsors include amateur and professional sports teams, restaurants, entertainment venues, nonprofits, and more.