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Blood drive competition under way at UD
Staff members from the Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) began processing potential donors at 7:30 a.m. and will continue until 9 p.m. this evening. “We have staff here from Georgetown, Dover and Salisbury to process what is always a large numbers of donors,” Karen James, BBD’s external communications coordinator, said. “It has been steady since we opened, and the excitement and number of donors will grow as the day goes on.” For the first time this year, initial arrivals report to Daughtery Hall, where the vital signs of potential donors, including blood pressure, iron levels, pulse and temperature are checked. “This setup is working nicely,” James said. “It makes it less crowded in the processing area in the Multipurpose Room. Jessica Garcia, a sophomore leadership major, said she came out to participate in a good cause. “I like being able to give back to others,” Garcia said. “My roommate and I both made appointments. It’s been a good experience, and things are going smoothly.”
“You can help three people by giving one unit of blood,” Garcia said. “It only takes a half hour of your time, and you can really help somebody.” Michael Lutz, a freshman biochemistry major and member of the Resident Student Association, is part of a group of student volunteers seeing that processed donors have a chance to sample Otis Spunkmeyer cookies, compliments of Dining Services, and soft drinks. “During my last two years at William Penn High, we won the state high school blood drive,” Lutz said. “This is a great cause. You can get over the fear of giving blood and really help others. It was really encouraging to see all the people here at 7:30 this morning. It shows how dedicated people are to giving blood and helping UD win the CAA championship.” Johnie Burton, director of financial aid, said that participating in the CAA Blood Challenge is an extension of his “lifesaver” commitment to BBD. “I try to do this periodically,” Burton said. “I also want to see us win again.”
. “It’s great to help, and I like the idea of the CAA competition,” Venninger said. “If this is your first time, you will get hooked on it. You know you are doing a good thing, and you get a cool T-shirt, as well.” Kathie Troutman, associate director of IT-University Media Services, said that they she also likes participating in a great cause and helping UD in the “Have A Heart” Blood Challenge. “I like the competitive nature of the CAA Blood Challenge,” Troutman said. “The people from the Blood Bank of Delmarva really make it easy.” With the CAA “Have A Heart” Blood Challenge continuing until 9 p.m., there is still time to come to the Multipurpose Room of the Trabant University Center and contribute to a worthy cause. “If you have ever thought about giving blood, this is the day to do it,” James said. “You get music, cookies, soft drinks and a really cool T-shirt. It’s also great to be a hero and help UD repeat as CAA Blood Challenge champion.” Article by Jerry Rhodes To learn how to subscribe to UDaily, click here. |
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