Our Ozarks area high schools play a vital role in the health of our community.

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks holds drives at over 130 area high schools, with many schools holding two drives per year! Almost twenty percent of the blood collected at Community Blood Center of the Ozarks comes as a result of high school blood drives.

Students are in charge of their own drives, from planning to execution. These student leaders will select a theme for the drive, and may design and order promotional materials and t-shirts based on the theme. CBCO Donor Recruitment representatives will provide some tried and true ideas and will answer any questions that coordinators may have.

CBCO offers awards, grants and scholarships to high schools, depending on their level of participation in the donation program. Student groups may hold competitions, and rival schools may compete against each other.

A blood drive is a great way to instill school spirit, improve self-esteem, and give students a stake in the well-being of patients in our area hospitals. Click on the link for more information on how you and your school can become a part of Students for Life.