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What happens to donated blood?

Consider donating

The Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Program relies on dedicated volunteers whose blood is drawn so that it can be used to help someone who needs a blood transfusion.

Hours and locations

We offer convenient hours at two locations on Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester.

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Schedule your donation

Our two permanent donor sites are:

  • Hilton Building
    507-284-4475
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus
    507-255-4359

Call 507-284-4475 to cancel or reschedule a donation appointment.

Blood drives

Visit a blood drive in your neighborhood.

Online appointments

Online scheduler — For Mayo Rochester employees who are current donors (only on Mayo Clinic network)

Mayo Clinic offers free childcare for whole blood donors during donation.

Parking

The Hilton building location offers free parking for blood donors in Lot 6, the parking lot behind the building. The donation center will also validate parking in any Mayo Clinic ramp.

Find out more.

What's new

The Blood Donor Program seeks to engage the younger generation in the donation process, building the base of lifelong donors.

Learn more about what's new in the Blood Donor Program.

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to questions about the Blood Donor Program.

Did you know?

Learn more about blood donation.

Blood Donor Program blog

For stories, blood inventory and other up-to-date information, visit the Blood Donor Program blog.

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