Attention spring 2022 graduates
We will still accept award program enrollment & participation after April 1 and through the graduation season. For forms entered after April 1, your award is not guaranteed to arrive by your ceremony date. We will do our best to send your award in a timely manner (typically within 2 weeks). If you have any questions about the timeline or your award progress, please contact us at your earliest convenience.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
When you join the Student Impact Award Program, you will directly impact people in your community who need blood. It’s a great way to earn volunteer hours & boost future college, scholarship, and career applications. In recognition of your efforts to help save lives, students who complete the program will receive:
- Graduation cord *
- Awards night recognition *
- Certificate of achievement
* Subject to school approval
ENROLL TODAY LOG PARTICIPATION
How to Earn
To receive a Student Impact Award, you must:
- Be enrolled at a high school within our service region
- Enroll online no later than April 1 of your graduation year
- Earn six credits over the course of your high school career, using any combination of the activities in the table below.
- Log your activities as they take place to earn credits.
Earn SIX CREDITS before graduation to earn the award!
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DONATE BLOOD
Short on time but want to make a big difference? Donate blood to change someone’s world in less than an hour. Donations must be completed; deferrals will not count towards your award.
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CREDIT
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RECRUIT NEW OR LAPSED DONOR
Are you an influencer? This is for you. Grab your phone, invite your family, or ask your friends because you can make a difference. To qualify, your recruit must have not donated ever or for the last 2 years.
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CREDIT
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VOLUNTEER FOR DRIVE PLANNING
Are you a planner? Put your skills to good cause and help a blood drive in your community succeed. Your voice matters. Eligible activities include: serving on a planning committee, sign up table, contacting donors, providing day of drive logistic support, etc.
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CREDIT
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COORDINATE A BLOOD DRIVE
Do you love center stage? Are you a leader? This is for you. From logistics to the day of drive, plan a blood drive from start to finish. We’ll provide all the tools and support from our experts along the way. Demonstrate your leadership with great pride within our community. Sound interesting? Contact us today to get connected with an expert in drive planning.
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CREDITS
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AM I A COORDINATOR OR VOLUNTEER?
To earn recognition for Coordinating a Blood Drive (worth 6 credits towards the award), ALL of the following statements must be true:
- Student worked directly with an ImpactLife team member to plan a blood drive from start to finish
- Student worked independently (or with one other individual) to organize the blood drive. Three or more students organizing a blood drive officially counts as a “committee” and each individual student would each earn one credit for their involvement as drive planning volunteers.
- The blood drive would likely or definitely not occur without the student coordinator’s involvement
Earning coordinator recognition towards this award requires a high level of dedication and leadership. We highly encourage you to email hello@impactlife.org with any questions regarding your level of participation.
AWARD TIMELINE
- April 1: Deadline to submit your enrollment form
- April 15: Completed awards distributed by mail