07/11/2026
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Central vs. Urbana High School: Who Can Bring in the Most Blood Donations
Monday, July 13, 2026 - Sunday, July 19, 2026
1408 W. University Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
Every summer Central High School & Urbana High School bands compete in a blood drive challenge. To participate, donate blood ImpactLife and credit your favorite school. The school that collects the most donations wins bragging rights and a trophy!
On top of saving lives, **each school the collects at least 20 donations will earn grant money for their school band. **
Every donation counts when lives are on the line.
Please join us, share with your contacts, and support patients in need!
All information can be found here: bloodcenter.org/band
You can go ahead and schedule your donation today!
Go Maroons!
Urbana High School and Central High School are taking their friendly rivalry to a whole new level- with bragging rights up for grab. We’re calling on students, staff, alumni, and the community to roll up their sleeves and donate blood for a great cause.