Donating blood is a great way to
get your new year in gear! All Ohio University students and
faculty are encouraged to participate in the American Red Cross’
winter blood drive sponsored by Ohio University College of
Osteopathic Medicine (OU-COM) and the Ping Center. The blood
drive will be held at the Ping Center on South Green Drive from
1 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27.
“There is always a need for
blood,” says Nancy Schell, Community Service Program (CSP)
program coordinator for OU-COM. “The supply constantly needs to
be regenerated.” According to Schell, the goal is to collect 175
units of blood during the blood drive.
Wonder if you’re eligible to
give the gift of life? If you’re in good health, 17 years of age
or older and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, you are! Additional
eligibility requirements apply, including a one-year waiting
period after getting a tattoo, unless it was applied in a
state-licensed and regulated facility. Those who gave blood on
or before Dec. 2, 2005, are eligible to donate again. The
American Red Cross also requires that donors present a positive
ID that includes date of birth.
Area businesses will be
providing refreshments, food and snacks for blood donors during
the drive. “However, it is still recommended that participants
eat a good meal prior to donating blood,” comments Jeremy
Fisher, ComCorps member.
“I invite the Ohio University
community to come and do their share. Giving blood is a great
way for students to give back to their community and to get
involved,” says Schell. “Donating blood saves lives.”
Those interested in giving blood
are asked to make appointments, though walk-ins are welcome. To
make an appointment, call (740) 593-2274 or email
donatebloodathens@ohio.edu and indicate when would be
convenient for you to donate. There will also be information
tables set up at Nelson Dining Hall from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday,
Jan. 17, and at Shively Dining from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday,
Jan. 18, where students may make appointments to donate.
Warm someone’s heart this
winter. Donate blood.
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