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By Brooke Bunch
Area residents are encouraged
to give the gift of life during a blood drive sponsored by
Community Service Programs and Ohio Athletics. The two-day
drive — to be held Wednesday, Sept. 29, and Thursday, Sept. 30 —
welcomes eligible donors from noon to 6 p.m. at the University’s
Convocation Center.
“There
is always a need for blood,” says
Nancy Schell, CSP program
coordinator. “The supply constantly needs to be regenerated.”
Schell says the goal is to
collect 120 units of blood each day during the drive, which will
be broadcast live on its first day from 1 to 3 p.m. by Power 105
(FM 105.5) Radio.
Anyone who weighs at least 110
pounds, is age 17 or older and is in good health is eligible to
give. Previous donors who gave blood on or before Aug. 4 can
donate again. A positive ID showing date of birth is required to
donate.
The drive is held in
conjunction with National Osteopathic
Medicine Month, which is celebrated every September to raise
awareness about osteopathic physicians — one of only two fully
licensed physicians in the United States who are able to
prescribe medicine and perform surgery — and to encourage
Americans to live healthier lives.
Schell asks that
local residents and University students, staff and faculty
donate during the two-day drive.
“The
Red Cross supplies one-half of the nation’s blood supply,“ she
says. “I invite the residents of Athens to come and do their
share. Blood saves lives.”
Food and refreshments,
donated by local businesses,
will be provided to those giving blood.
Donors are asked to make
appointments, though walk-ins are welcome. To make an
appointment, call (740) 593-2432 or (800) 844-2654.
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