MSU/PSU Blood Challenge

The 17th Annual American Red Cross MSU/PSU Blood Challenge is taking place on both campuses right NOW! This years challenge between the two competing schools has already been underway since Nov. 1st, and goes through Nov. 18th at various locations on both campuses.

On Friday, Nov. 12th, I volunteered at the blood drive in the WKAR studio in the Comm Arts building here at MSU. This drive, which is one of many being held for the challenge, was sponsored by the MSU chapter of PRSSA. Donations could be made from 11 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. and the goal was 45 donors.. but with many walk-ins, this goal was definitely exceeded! Good job Spartans! 

Many students and staff members came in to donate blood and show their support for MSU on Friday. MSU senior, Danielle VanDerwarp who volunteered at the blood drive AND donated, explained why it is so important for people to donate to the Red Cross. 

"It is important to help the community and help people," Danielle said. 

To donate blood in this challenge, visit redcrossblood.org/make-donation and enter the sponsor code "MSU." Or, simply stay posted on upcoming blood drives in your area by visiting the Red Cross website.