DBU Responds

DBU Responds

COVID-19 has taken a toll on the healthcare system in more ways than one. Direct implications of COVID-19 on medical operations are familiar to most. However, the healthcare system is also suffering from a variety of indirect repercussions of the quarantine.

According to Carter BloodCare, about one-third of local blood banks’ annual blood supply is provided by area Universities and High Schools. Campus closures and cancelled student activities have created a major disruption within the critical blood supply.

At DBU, we desire to be an institution driven by service and characterized by love. So much of the current crisis response is restricted to healthcare professionals. However, each of us has the ability to directly engage with the diminishing blood supply. 

Historically, the DBU Responds campaign has organized the University’s response to external crises through tangible acts of service. In 2017 the campaign mobilized in response to Hurricane Harvey.

Today, DBU’s Student Government Association and Center for Mentoring are leading an initiative to address the diminished critical blood supply. We ask that those within the DBU Family who are healthy and able, give blood in response to this need. This is a call to both our local and global family.

We are specifically seeking your help in four areas:

1. Give Blood

Schedule an appointment with a donation center nearest to you.

Local Carter BloodCare Donation Centers

Find a center near you:

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Sponsor ID: SPONO21900 (ID tells Carter BloodCare you are donating with DBU)
Appointment Phone Number: +1 (800) 366-2834

DBU Campus

In compliance with distancing guidelines, Carter BloodCare will be on campus from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on May 21 and May 28.

Schedule for May 21
Schedule for May 28

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America's Blood Centers

2. Complete the Participation Survey

Complete the Blood Donation Participation Survey to share with us when and where you donate. As a means to encourage and challenge our DBU Family, we will be tracking the number and locations of blood donations to share the global response.

3. Share

Communicate to others within the DBU Family about this campaign to increase awareness of the diminished critical blood supply.

4. Pray

Pray for our healthcare system at large and that DBU Responds campaign helps to replenish resources.

DBU Responders

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Director of Center for Mentoring, Jon Pendergrass, via email at jonp@dbu.edu or phone at (214) 333-5295.


Campaign Launch: Hurricane Harvey

September 13, 2017: #DBUResponds Sends Group to Houston >>
September 1, 2017: Update on DBU Responds Efforts >>
August 30, 2017: Update on DBU Responds Efforts >>
August 28, 2017: Statement from Dr. Adam C. Wright >>