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Upcoming Volunteer Events

DeGowin Blood Drive @ Swisher Community American Legion

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 2:00pm to 6:00pm

Swisher Community American Legion

The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 2 PM. to 6 PM on Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 at the Swisher Community American Legion Hall. Help the University of Iowa climb the Abbott & Big Ten We Give Blood Drive leaderboard and received a special-edition t-shirt from Abbott, while supplies last!

Science Thursdays Blood Drive

Thursday, September 10, 2026 11:00am to 3:00pm

Medical Education Research Facility

The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 10th, 2026 at the MERF atrium. Help the University of Iowa climb the Abbott & Big Ten We Give Blood Drive leaderboard and received a special-edition t-shirt from Abbott, while supplies last!

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