The American Red Cross, Greater Alleghenies Blood Services Region and Penn State Athletics will partner on their fifth annual Beaver Stadium blood drive from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9 in the President’s Suite at Beaver Stadium.
Everyone who comes in to donate blood at the Beaver Stadium blood drive will receive a special Penn State Bleed Blue T-shirt, courtesy of Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc., and enjoy refreshments provided by DelGrosso Foods.
In addition, Dec. 9 donors will be entered to win four tickets to the 2015 Penn State vs. Temple game and autographed Penn State memorabilia.
With the Beaver Stadium blood drive occurring between Thanksgiving and Christmas, strong donor turnout will help boost blood supplies during the holiday season.
“Regardless of the time of year, nationally we must collect approximately 15,000 blood donations every day,” says spokesperson Marianne Spampinato. “The need for blood remains constant, throughout the year, but busier schedules, holiday travel and other seasonal activities can leave little time to give blood. Inclement weather can also negatively impact donor turnout.”
She adds that every two seconds, a patient in the United States needs a blood transfusion. Accident and burn victims, heart surgery patients, organ transplant patients, and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease may all need blood products.
Appointments for this blood drive are strongly encouraged. Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org using sponsor code bleedblue or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information.
Free parking will be available for this blood drive in the Medlar East lot across from the stadium entrance to the blood drive location.
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