35 for Life – Blood Donation (26 – 31 March)
HKUST is hitting a huge milestone – 35 years! And we're celebrating it in the most meaningful way possible: "35 for Life: Every Drop Counts, Every Life Matters." This isn't just a campaign; it's a year-long commitment to saving lives, with 🩸35 blood drives planned for 2026.
✨ Why donate?
• Immediate Impact -- your single donation can help up to three people
• Boost your own well-being and sense of purpose
• Be a vital part of HKUST's 35th anniversary by contributing to a cause that truly matters
Upcoming Blood Drives
Date: 26 - 27 March 2026 (Thu - Fri)
Venue: Alumni Commons
Date: 30 – 31 March 2026 (Mon - Tue)
Venue: Lee Shau Kee Library
Time: 11:30am - 6pm
Book a donation HERE
You can donate blood if you satisfy all the following conditions:
1. have good health
2. weigh 41kg or above (90lbs or above)
3. aged between 16 and 65 (applicable to first-time donors only)
• FAQs about blood donation
• Common deferral reasons
Special Perks for 35 for Life Blood Donors
• Student hall residents who donate blood on 30 or 31 March (Mon/Tue) will receive three sets of laundry tickets (for both washer and dryer)*
• [Exclusive for current students] Current HKUST students who have successfully donated blood at our on-campus drives will receive a limited-edition Antiviral Air Chilly Tee made with patented antimicrobial fibers (Ionic+™ fibers) by INNOTIER. (Retail price at HK$498)
• All donors will receive a "35 for Life" keychain as a token of thanks.
• Donate the 2nd time to receive your unique blood-type charm to add to your keychain.
Book a donation HERE now!
* Hall residents who donate blood on 30 or 31 March (Mon/Tue) will receive three sets of laundry tickets (for both washer and dryer) as a token of appreciation! The tickets will be credited to qualified residents’ laundry control panel accounts within four weeks after the donation.
• Link
https://35forlife.hkust.edu.hk