High School Blood Challenge 2011-2012

What is the High School Blood Challenge?
The High School Blood Challenge encourages high school students, faculty, friends and members of the community to donate blood in recognition and support of their high school.

Competing in categories based on student enrollment, the high school in each category with the highest percentage will receive a $1,000 scholarship to award to a deserving graduating senior to help with continued education. Schools may divide the scholarship funds to award more than one student.

The 2011-2012 High School Blood Challenge will run from May 2011 through May 13, 2012 (see Guideline Handout below for more information). Six $1,000 scholarships and one $500 scholarship are awarded each year for deserving high school seniors. Our thanks to Springfield Clinic, Comcast in Springfield and the Memorial Foundation in Belleville for supporting the Blood Center by sponsoring these scholarships.

Help a deserving student continue his or her education, and help patients in your area hospitals. Donors may give at any blood drive or the Springfield Donor Center. Simply ask registration staff to credit your donation toward your favorite high school for the High School Blood Challenge.

For more information, call (866) GIVE-BLD or (217) 753-1530.

In the News

Springfield Clinic High School Blood Challenge Kicks Off -- September 27, 2011
“Kicking off a new season of the High School Blood Challenge never gets old,” said Mark Kuhn, Chief Administrative Officer at Springfield Clinic. “For the 11th consecutive year, Springfield Clinic is honored to partner with the Central Illinois Community Blood Center to bring this program to high schools throughout the area. We are so pleased that our support helps inspire these students, their schools, families and communities to rally around this life-saving cause and we look forward to another record-setting year of blood donation.” Download the release...

More than 2,500 blood donations given by area high schools during sixth annual High School Blood Challenge
2010-2011 scholarship winners announced
“We are very pleased to be a part of the High School Blood Challenge for Southern Illinois,” said Anne Thomure, Memorial Foundation’s executive director. “In addition to providing students with scholarships to further their education, we are providing an avenue for MVRBC to educate high school aged students about the importance of donating blood.” Download the release...

Current Standings

Central Illinois Region: Springfield Clinic High School Blood Challenge
Results through April 30, 2012

Metro East Region (MVRBC): High School Blood Challenge
Results through May 4, 2012

Downloads

Participating High Schools
Springfield Clinic: Participating High Schools
Metro East (MVRBC) Participating High Schools

Parental Consent Form

Springfield Clinic High School Blood Challenge
Guideline Handout for 2011-2012

Metro East (MVRBC): High School Blood Challenge
Guideline Handout for 2011-2012