Our Mission
The We Give Blood drive turns school pride into life-saving purpose. Powered by Abbott and the Big Ten, this is the largest blood donation competition of our time - tackling the national blood shortage.
About the Competition
Students, fans, alumni and communities across the country are backing their favorite Big Ten schools by donating blood. Every donation can help save up to three lives - and bring your school one step closer to winning $1 million to advance student or community health.
The top school will be announced at the 2025 Discover® Big Ten® Football Championship Game on December 6, 2025.
Why this matters
The U.S. blood supply is in crisis. Donations from young people have dropped dramatically, and most hospitals have less than two days' worth of blood on hand.
With a shelf life of just 42 days, donated blood is in constant demand. Your donation doesn't just help today - it helps secure the future.
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