Operation Pulse Lift Blood Drive
Wisconsin Wing Conference – April 11 - Chula Vista Resort
Life is Good. Make it Better — Give Blood.
Event Details
Date: April 11
Location: Chula Vista Resort
Event: Wisconsin Wing Conference Blood Drive
Appointments are strongly encouraged. Reservations help ensure adequate staffing - please make one even if you have to arrive at a different time that day.
👉 Sign up to donate:
https://wicap.info/operationpulseliftWI
Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to staff the welcome table at the drive. Parents or spouses not attending conference sessions are encouraged to volunteer. Please fill out the volunteer form here and we will contact you.
Donor Thank-You Gifts
While supplies last, all presenting donors will receive:
• Exclusive American Red Cross × Life is Good® T-shirt
• Solar lantern / charging bank
Your donation not only supports patients in need but also contributes to a nationwide humanitarian effort.
Operation Pulse Lift
Civil Air Patrol’s disaster relief mission includes blood support operations known as Operation Pulse Lift (OPL).
Operation Pulse Lift has become CAP’s largest humanitarian mission since World War II and the Air Force’s longest running disaster relief mission.
From 2020–2026, OPL was recognized as one of Civil Air Patrol’s Top 10 national initiatives and achievements.
The mission has received multiple honors, including:
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President’s Volunteer Service Award
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First Air Force (AFNORTH/AFSPACE) Commander’s Meritorious Mission Award
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Recognition from the Defense Health Agency and Air Force Surgeon General
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American Red Cross Biomedical Services Excellence Award (March 3, 2026)
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American Red Cross President’s Award (April 15, 2026), the organization’s highest national honor
By donating blood at the Wisconsin Wing Conference, you directly support this lifesaving mission.
Teen Donors (Age 16)
Teen donors (age 16) are welcome with parental consent.
Parental consent forms (English and Spanish) are available on this page.
For additional information, eligibility requirements, and tips for first-time donors, visit the Red Cross Teen Donor page:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/how-to-donate/info-for-student-donors.html
Why Donate?
One blood donation can start a ripple of hope.
By donating blood you can:
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Help trauma victims and emergency patients
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Support cancer and transplant treatments
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Give premature babies a better chance
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Strengthen the health of your community
April is National Volunteer Month, and giving blood is one of the most direct ways to help others.
Schedule Your Donation
Appointments help ensure a smooth donation process and adequate staffing. Please reserve a timeslot even if you have to arrive at a different time that day.
👉 Reserve your time slot:
https://wicap.info/operationpulseliftWI
Walk-ins may be accepted as time allows.
