For more information contact:
Marie McGinnis
Ohio State University
123-456-7892
THE LANTERN AND RED CROSS TEAM UP FOR A CAMPUS BLOOD DRIVE
Columbus, Ohio, May 20/-- Ohio State’s student newspaper, The Lantern, will be hosting a blood drive Tuesday June 8, 2010. It will be located in front of the Journalism Building on Neil Avenue from 10A.M.-4P.M.
The Lantern collaborated with the American Red Cross to provide a blood mobile that allows students to donate blood and help with a worthy cause. The Red Cross is campaigning their blood drive with the slogan, “The world needs more universal heroes”. This is encouragement for donors to do a good deed and also help the lives of many others. It is also encouraged that Type O individuals donate to aid its high demand.
In order to donate blood, participants must be at least 17 years of age or have parental permission if 16-years-old. Donors must be at least 110 pounds and have either a Red Cross donor card or another form of identification. If participants are previous donors they are only eligible if their last donation was on or before April 13, 2010.
Drinks and snacks will be provided for donors post blood donation procedure. The Red Cross will also be rewarding donors with an eco-friendly aluminum water bottle.
By participating in this blood drive, people can provide help for those in medical need and also support environmental efforts. Dan Caterinicchia, a Red Cross spokesman, encourages donating blood by saying, “Giving blood is the right thing to do, you can help save a life.”
To make a donor appointment or find more information regarding the blood drive, go to www.redcrossblood.or. (sponsor code: buckeyes) Participants may also call 1-800-Red Cross to receive further information.
About The Lantern
The Lantern is Ohio State University’s student run newspaper publication. It is the third largest college newspaper in the country. It is produced by student journalism majors that provide information regarding news and events that take place on campus and even worldwide.
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