2026 ColtsLeadership Challenge

The Colts and Versiti are challenging Indiana high school teams to host the biggest blood drive this summer.

Accept our challenge and win $1,000 equipment grant for your team!

Versiti Blood Center of Indiana has partnered with the Indianapolis Colts to inspire Indiana high school teams to host local blood drives this summer.

In Indiana, 560 lifesaving blood donations are needed each day to meet the needs of Versiti’s 80 partner hospitals across the state. In the summer, donations drop nearly 20 percent – creating a massive need for community support.

Join the Challenge

You can contact your Versiti representative, or Joe McGrath.

jmcgrath@versiti.org

317-371-6307

The Leadership Challenge gives young leaders the chance to make a difference both on and off the field by hosting blood drives between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Participation is easy, and we’ll provide you with all the tools you need to be successful.

How to Win

MVP - Top-performing school, collecting the most units of blood
Most Improved - Highest increase in units collected from previous year to current year.
Rookie of the Year - Top-performing new school

Prizes

Top teams are eligible to win exciting prizes, including:

$1,000 equipment grant from the Indianapolis Colts
Colts Leadership Challenge trophy
A public announcement to the local press, including mentions on Versiti Blood Center of Indiana and the Colts’ social media pages

Earn Your Bones

Show Your Heart on the Field

When you make a difference by donating at your high school blood drive, you can show that leadership on the field too! Earn your exclusive Versiti Helmet Stickers and show you lead with heart and dedication, on and off the field! The first step is setting up your own high school blood drive.

Let's Get Started

Contact you local Versiti representative or Joe McGrath to sign up.

Join the Challenge