Press release from the American Red Cross:
Indiana University Alumni Association to Hold 13th Annual IU Blood Donor Challenge
The 13th annual “Indiana University Blood Donor Challenge” will take place across the state and throughout the nation from now until Nov. 13, 2009.
The Indiana University Alumni Association has challenged Indiana University fans throughout the U.S. and Indiana to partner with them to reach their goal of collecting 5,000 pints of blood during this seven week long event. “The Red Cross is pleased to once again partner with the IU Alumni Association in helping save lives,” said Sharyn Whitman, CEO for the Indiana-Ohio Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross. “We encourage regional IU campuses, alumni chapters and community groups to join us in collecting blood for patients in need.”
Every two seconds, someone in America needs blood. In our area alone, 500 pints of blood are needed every day to meet patient need.
Donors can cast their donation to the IU Blood Donor Challenge at following American Red Cross blood donation centers.
Fort Wayne Donor Center located at 1212 E. California Road. (across from Memorial Coliseum)
- Monday & Tuesday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Wednesday & Thursday: 12 noon – 6 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lutheran Hospital Donor Center located at 7900 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 107 (in Lutheran Hospital)
- Monday through Wednesday: 12 noon – 6 p.m.
- Thursday through Saturday: 6 a.m. – 12 noon
The results of the 2009 IU Blood Donor Challenge will be announced at the IU vs. Purdue Old Oaken Bucket Football game on Nov. 21.
How to Donate Blood
Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), meet weight and height requirements (110 pounds or more, depending on their height) and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. Please bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive ID when you come to donate.
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