WHAT IS THE "MY BLOOD, YOUR BLOOD" PROGRAM?
"My Blood, Your Blood" is an educational program designed to inform young people about their body, blood and the circulatory system, and the need for a safe, adequate blood supply.

WHO DOES THE PROGRAM TARGET?
"My Blood, Your Blood" is designed for use in elementary school, middle school, high school, or other community-based organization, such as girl scouts or youth education programs.

WHO PRESENTS THE PROGRAM? WHAT DOES THE PROGRAM ENTAIL?
The Blood Bank has volunteer presenters trained for the "My Blood, Your Blood" program. The program includes a 30-minute video, and a workbook with a variety of hands-on activities. If requested, a tour of our operations can also be arranged.

IS THERE A CHARGE FOR PRESENTING THE PROGRAM?
There is no charge for presenting the "My Blood, Your Blood" program. The Blood Bank can either work with your organization in presenting the program, or your organization may obtain the materials for your own use, at no charge.

WHO DEVELOPED THE PROGRAM?
"My Blood, Your Blood" is a program created a team of scientists, physicians and educators, in conjunction with America's Blood Centers (ABC), a network of over 200 community blood centers that supplies one-half of the nation's blood supply. Miller-Keystone Blood Center is a member of ABC.

WHY WAS THE PROGRAM CREATED?
Our objective is to offer the "My Blood, Your Blood" program to schools and other organizations, and then encourage the organizations and eligible donors to organize as donor groups to conduct either yearly or twice-yearly blood drives. Our hope is that adults who model as donors will inspire out students to become blood donors when they are 17 years of age and enrolled in a participating high school or other blood donor group.

WHAT HAS THE RESPONSE BEEN TO THE PROGRAM? HOW MANY SCHOOLS HAVE UTILIZED IT?
Over the past year, significant progress was made in introducing the "My Blood, Your Blood" program in our area. The program has been introduced to nearly all of the high schools that participate in our high school blood drive program. Several school districts are considering placing the program into their school curriculum, while Notre Dame High School (Easton, PA) has already committed the program to both its biology and math (blood typing/statistics/probability) curriculum.

In addition, 16 elementary and middle schools and one vocational/technical school have been introduced to the program, and partnerships have been established with The Weller Health Education Center, the Adolescent Health Initiative of the Bethlehem Partnership, Youth Horizons (Northampton Community College), and the Girl Scouts Great Valley Council.

If you have additional questions about the "My Blood, Your Blood" program, or would like to arrange a presentation of the program at your school/organization, contact:

If you have additional questions about the "My Blood, Your Blood" program, or would like to arrange a presentation of the program at your school/organization, contact Laurie Geist at 800-223-6667.

 Or complete the form below, and a Miller/Keystone representative will follow-up with you promptly.