Carolina and Clemson Hold 28th Annual Blood Drive
October 31, 2012
COLUMBIA SC – October 31, 2012 – The 28th Annual Carolina/Clemson Blood Drive will be held Monday through Friday, Nov. 12-16, on both school campuses. All University of South Carolina and Clemson University students, faculty, staff, alumni, and fans are encouraged to participate. In Columbia, blood donations may be made at the following locations:
Monday, Nov. 12:
• Russell House Ballroom, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. • Blood Mobile at Thomas Cooper Library, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 13 (USC Alumni Day):
• Russell House Ballroom, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Blood Mobile at Darla Moore School of Business, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Blood Mobile at Thomas Cooper Library, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 14:
• Russell House Ballroom, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Blood Mobile at Thomas Cooper Library, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Blood Mobile at Colonial Life Arena, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 15:
• Russell House Ballroom, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Blood Mobile in front of Thomas Cooper Library, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Blood Mobile in Greek Village (next to the Strom), 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Blood Mobile at Carolina Coliseum, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 16:
• Russell House Ballroom, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Blood Mobile at Darla Moore School of Business, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Blood Mobile at Thomas Cooper Library, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
All presenting blood donors at the University of South Carolina will receive a commemorative blood drive T-shirt and a variety of free food. The coveted blood drive trophy will be awarded to the winning team at the game on Nov. 24 at “Death Valley” (Clemson Memorial Stadium).
For additional information about the Carolina/Clemson Blood Drive, contact Kelly Moore at 803-331-3629 or [email protected].
Hurricane Sandy has forced the cancellation of more than 300 American Red Cross blood drives in 14 states along the East Coast, resulting in a shortfall of more than 9,000 blood and platelet donations already. All eligible donors in unaffected parts of the country are encouraged to roll up a sleeve and give blood.
The Carolina/Clemson Blood Drive is held annually the week before the Carolina/Clemson football game. The drive comes at the start of the holiday season when the blood supply typically weakens. Over the past 27 years of competition, the universities have collected more than 90,000 units of blood, potentially saving more than 270,000 lives. The Carolina contingent has donated approximately 45,000 units of blood for this highly anticipated event and took home the trophy last year with a total of 4,079 presenting donors to Clemson’s 3,041 presenting donors. While the University of South Carolina has won the blood drive competition the past four years in a row, Clemson University currently leads the competition with 14 blood drive wins to Carolina’s 13 wins.
All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are generally in good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org for more information about blood donation.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.
