Every 2 seconds, someone needs blood. But less than 3% of people donate. The American Red Cross will be collecting blood donation in Peabody Auditorium Feb. 7th & 8th. To make an appointment, visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/and use sponsor code: gcsu One donation can save 9 babies or help 3 adults. If you've been deferred in the past, your status may have changed. Recent updates to restrictions have opened eligibility to 62%.