{"id":35,"date":"2022-03-10T12:04:08","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T17:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/cadetactivities\/?page_id=35"},"modified":"2023-10-23T15:13:44","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T19:13:44","slug":"blood-drives","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/cadetactivities\/blood-drives\/","title":{"rendered":"Blood Drives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Blood Drives at The Citadel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Citadel community has a long tradition of making life-saving donations to the American Red Cross, The Blood Connection and other blood collection organizations. These events are held in Mark Clark Hall, McAlister Field House, and other campus locations. Cadets and community members can either schedule an appointment or drop in to donate. For information regarding blood drives and\/or overnights earned, contact Mrs. Milner<\/a> at (843) 953-4875.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The end of this academic year is ending & you have one more chance to donate blood on campus.  Next Wednesday, 19 April from 1000 – 1600,<\/u> <\/strong>the American Red Cross is holding their blood drive in Buyer Auditorium.  Your help is needed to meet the needs of Lowcountry hospitals. Every donation counts so please donate this Wednesday.  Medical treatments & Emergencies never stop!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALERT:<\/strong>\u00a0The American Red Cross urges\u00a0type\u00a0O blood\u00a0donors<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to give now to avoid disruptions to patient care. Check out the\u00a0Blood Program Leader Bulletin<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to learn how you can help and for up-to-date news\u00a0and promotions.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Appointments are HIGHLY encouraged for a quicker donor experience and may be made in two ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Red Cross Blood Donor App by texting BLOODAPP<\/strong> TO 90999.  Or, you can search Red Cross Blood<\/em> on the App Store SM<\/sup> or on the Google Play TM<\/sup> store<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Or visit, https:\/\/www.redcrossblood.org\/give.html\/donation-time<\/a>.  Use sponsor code Bulldog<\/strong>.<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Please complete a Rapid Pass<\/strong> the morning of your donation.  This will also speed up your donation process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      I<\/strong>nc<\/strong>entives: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n