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Ohio State vs Purdue University Blood Battle

Which school community will win the month of March? The one who collects the most blood in the Blood Battle!

The Ohio State vs. Purdue University Blood Battle is back. Donate blood March 1-31 at a Blood Battle blood drive to help your favorite school win.

In the month of March, a winner-takes-all tournament will capture hearts – and blood. That’s right, it’s the annual Blood Battle between two historic university programs, The Ohio State University and Purdue University.

Both schools can taste the championship, but only one can win. The school that collects the most blood from March 1 to March 31 will win the coveted Blood Battle title.

Did we mention all blood donors get a commemorative T-shirt (while supplies last)?

To help your school win – and save lives, of course – find a participating Blood Battle blood drive near you, hosted by either Ohio State or Purdue University, and make an appointment to donate blood.

Blood Drives

Ohio State

Purdue University

Purdue University Blood Drive 3/10/2026

March 10, 2026
12:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Every three seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood—patients in trauma centers, cancer treatment, or undergoing surgery. Yet fewer young people are donating, putting the stability of our blood supply at risk. That’s where you come in. Purdue students have the power to lead a movement—one donation at a time. The need is real. The impact is immediate. The opportunity is yours. 

Purdue University Pre-Physician Assistant Group 3/24/2026

March 24, 2026
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Every three seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood—patients in trauma centers, cancer treatment, or undergoing surgery. Yet fewer young people are donating, putting the stability of our blood supply at risk. That’s where you come in. Purdue students have the power to lead a movement—one donation at a time. The need is real. The impact is immediate. The opportunity is yours. 

Purdue University UBI 3/25/2026

March 25, 2026
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Every three seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood—patients in trauma centers, cancer treatment, or undergoing surgery. Yet fewer young people are donating, putting the stability of our blood supply at risk. That’s where you come in. Purdue students have the power to lead a movement—one donation at a time. The need is real. The impact is immediate. The opportunity is yours. 

Purdue University ABE, ABE GSA, And Java House 3/26/2026

March 26, 2026
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Every three seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood—patients in trauma centers, cancer treatment, or undergoing surgery. Yet fewer young people are donating, putting the stability of our blood supply at risk. That’s where you come in. Purdue students have the power to lead a movement—one donation at a time. The need is real. The impact is immediate. The opportunity is yours. 

Purdue University Student Government 3/31/2026

March 31, 2026
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Every three seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood—patients in trauma centers, cancer treatment, or undergoing surgery. Yet fewer young people are donating, putting the stability of our blood supply at risk. That’s where you come in. Purdue students have the power to lead a movement—one donation at a time. The need is real. The impact is immediate. The opportunity is yours. 

 
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