Blood Drive Today and Tomorrow

Arkansas Tech Student Government Association is hosting a blood drive Wednesday and Thursday for the Tech community.

People wishing to donate blood can stop by the Young Ballroom between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Vice President of Community Outreach Derick McKinney encourages students to give because there is a blood shortage across the nation. “Every blood type is needed at this time, and giving the gift of life is a great way to give to those in need,” McKinney said.

According to the American Red Cross website, someone in the country needs blood every two seconds, and hospitals most commonly request Type O-negative blood because it can be used for all recipients.

Blood donors must present a Red Cross blood donor card or a valid driver’s license to give blood.

For more information about blood drives at Arkansas Tech, contact sga@atu.edu.

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