Donate Blood and Platelets
The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) Kraft Family Blood Donor Center and the Brigham and Women's Hospital's (BWH) Blood Donor Center are members of the Joint Program in Transfusion Medicine (JPTM). Together these centers provide essential blood products to patients cared for in both institutions. The Kraft Center collects platelets; the BWH Donor Center collects whole blood and red cells. Our program's research and quality standards ensure the safety of the more than 60,000 transfusions performed annually at our patient care facilities.
Transfusions of blood and platelets are critical to helping patients return to health. There is no substitute for volunteer donors; patients count on people like you to help.
Learn more about donating platelets
Learn more about donating whole blood or red blood cells
Appointments
You can make an appointment to donate platelets at the Kraft Center during the hours listed below.
First time donors:
Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m.– 12 p.m.
Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Regular hours:
Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday, 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Contact us
Call 888-LETSGIV or 617-632-3206 for more information.
