Today our community is asking for a little time. Just 30 minutes is all it takes to give blood, and, hey, you always get a few free pretzels or cookies.
In the winter months, the American Red Cross has the most difficult time procuring the life-saving syrup. Many people may be struggling with colds and still be on antibiotics, making it hard for regular donors to give. Organizers of last Thursday's blood drive needed 410 units. They ended the day with 172 pints.
The Red Cross will try to collect 100 pints today from noon to 6 p.m. at the Recreation Center in the Alumni Lounge. Signs will point the way, and you can schedule an appointment to return later in the day if the wait is too long.
In this community, students have always been the biggest givers, something of which we should be proud. But community members must also come out and show they care.
In the wake of Sept. 11, the Red Cross had to turn away local donors because there were too many. This shows the generosity and caring we share for our fellow humans as far away as New York City. The blood collected then is gone, and now the region needs to stock up.
We encourage everyone to take that precious 30 minutes today to help save someone's life and show that we care about those who are silently suffering in our own community as well.
Published on 11/17/05; 12:24:44 PM
