The Autonomy Project x Red Cross Blood Drive
This is AP’s first Red Cross collaboration for a blood drive. Please come on by to donate blood! Sign up here through Red Cross directly: Click here to donate blood through the Red Cross at AP
In order for AP to appropriately assess volume ourselves as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, please also sign up for the Drive through our site if you’d like. We hope to see you at our first drive!
If you have any questions, please check right here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/faq.html#donating-blood
You can also review some additional LGBTQIA+-specific blood drive information here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/how-to-donate/eligibility-requirements/lgbtq-donors.html
The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds, and most of us will need blood in our lifetime. This blood drive is 18+.
This is a collaborative effort with other LGBTQIA+ organizations with a code PRIDE in the Red Cross portal. You’ll notice Stonewall. We’ll also be doing the same to get donors out collaboratively in February 2027!
DETAILS
📅 Date: November 5th, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Please click here to pre-register through the Red Cross site.
DRESS CODE:
Casual, be comfortable for conversing.
We want you to feel comfortable here; as a reminder, this is a public event for those 18+ and we suggest something comfortable to donate blood in. Whatever makes you comfortable throughout.
Read more about Wicked Eden’s Rules and Policies and check the FAQ too.
WHAT WE’LL HAVE FOR YOU!
Drinks & Snacks! The Red Cross will kindly provide free snacks and beverages for all donors!
Comfy Spots! Places to sit and chill – floor pillows or relaxing chairs. No shoes required (but you do you, boo).
Free Raffle Tickets! Every donor receives a free raffle ticket – we’ll be raffling off one Standard Membership!
ticket Details:
DRESS CODE
When it comes to attire, anything goes at Wicked Eden, we want you to feel comfortable and in the mood to have an adventure! Wicked Eden is a place where you can wear as much or as little as you desire. We want you to always feel comfortable expressing yourself in whatever ways you desire. We encourage you to go outside your comfort zone with festive, outrageous, or amazing clothing that you never get a chance to wear anywhere else.
VOLUNTEERS
We LOVE volunteers! Join our team of community volunteers, and you will find new friends, a support system and a tight knit center of empowerment. Once you have obtained membership as above, please check out the volunteering section of The Autonomy Project website.
By volunteering with us you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives, but you will also get perks such as discounted or free access to our events and classes, and most importantly, collaborative input in what we do here. Your ideas are important to us, and as a volunteer, we want you to feel like you’re part of our community: one that celebrates who you are and supports your journey.
HIGH POTENTIAL, NO PRESSURES
Our community thrives in a space where countless delightful interactions could happen, but none are obligated to occur. Think of it as “high possibility, low expectations.” Outside of our general requirements of respect, you are under no obligation to interact with anyone in any particular way. This makes our space ideal for new faces and seasoned community members alike.
HIGH POTENTIAL, NO PRESSURES
Our events aren’t the product of one person hosting a party for pay; they’re the result of a community coming together and creating something new. Everyone who attends is expected to co-create: money, time, energy, enthusiasm, work, intention, example, concern and/or awareness. Have ideas, games, art, music to share? Want to bring them to life with us?
A FOUNDATION OF TRUST
Our gatherings are magical because of trust. We fiercely protect each member’s privacy, encourage honest risk communication, and take diligent care of our shared environments. It’s our collective respect and integrity that fortify this safe space.
CLEAR AND PRESENT CONSENT
Upholding consent goes beyond preventing harm; it’s about affirming everyone’s freedom to fully and joyfully agree to their interactions. It’s through this affirmation that our spaces thrive with genuine, unreserved participation.
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
We’re committed to inclusivity. Our community is a tapestry of individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and social backgrounds, including all gender identities and expressions. We encourage everyone to engage with empathy and curiosity, always asking rather than assuming someone’s identity or preferences.
Our space is and always will be wheelchair accessible, with multiple spaces for varying sensory needs.
PLEASE NOTE:
No refunds will be given on ticket purchases. Address is provided to confirmed ticket holders after purchase. Wicked Eden is located on the south side of Columbus, approximately 10 minutes from downtown, and is one block away from a COTA bus stop.
ABOUT US
Wicked Eden is operated by The Autonomy Project, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to education, community building, and empowerment for individuals within the alternative sexuality community, sex work industry, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Our mission is to create a safe and inclusive space where individuals can freely express their sexuality and gender identity without fear of discrimination, judgment, or violence.