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Employees encouraged to sign up for CAA blood drive

4:47 p.m., Nov. 1, 2005--On Wednesday, Nov. 16, the University will continue its winning tradition of helping a great cause by holding the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) "Have a Heart" Blood Challenge.

All members of the campus community--including faculty and staff--are encouraged to donate blood that day, as the University defends its title as the winner of the past three CAA Blood Challenges.

"We encourage UD employees to take part in this important effort," Maxine Colm, vice president for administration, said. "I encourage managers to give their employees release time, when possible, to donate blood at the Trabant University Center on Nov. 16."

Staff members from the Blood Bank of Delmarva will be on hand from 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. in the Multipurpose Rooms of the Trabant University Center. Individuals can sign up now by calling (302) 737-8400. Advance registration is important, but some walk-in donors may be able to be accommodated.

UD President David P. Roselle said that members of the UD community have shown their strong support of a great cause with their record-setting participation in previous CAA blood challenges.

"UD won the first three blood challenges, and we are delighted that our colleagues, especially our students, have shown their school spirit by participating in a competition that helps save lives," Roselle said. "The CAA blood drive combines school spirit, fun and a sense of friendly competition, all to benefit persons in need in our communities, truly a win-win situation for everyone."

"The CAA Blood Challenge has been unbelievably successful and has become a source of pride for the conference and its member institutions,” CAA Commissioner Tom Yeager said. “The enthusiasm and participation on each of our campuses has been outstanding, and they continue to grow each year. Our ability to enhance each community’s blood supply is incredibly important, and I applaud the institutions for undertaking this life-saving project.”

The CAA Blood Challenge was developed in 2002 at the suggestion of UD President David P. Roselle as a fun way to emphasize the critical importance of donating blood. Each institution promotes the event on its campus and encourages student groups, faculty, staff and alumni to participate and support their school.

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