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Nearly 200 contribute to blood drive

Donations of blood have increased this year, meaning more lives saved


Lifeline Blood Services conducted a successful blood drive Feb. 3-4 at UTM with the aid of many students, faculty and staff.

In February 2003, the blood drive received 90 donations on Tuesday and 87 donations on Wednesday. This time, the numbers increased slightly. On Tuesday, 128 students attempted to donate with 92 donating successfully.

Wednesday boasted even better numbers, with 130 attempting to donate and 100 units donated successfully. “I am pleased with the results of the blood drive,” said Tammy Hurst, Weakley County recruiter, “but I feel there is still room for improvement. More students, faculty and staff need to recognize the importance of their blood donations.”

Lifeline is the official supplier of blood to many West Tennessee hospitals, including Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. So, your donation this week could possibly help somebody in this community.

When asked why he donated, Andy Moubray, a senior Spanish major from Union City, said, “I have given in the past, and lots of people need blood.” “I think it is a good thing, and everybody who is able to help should consider giving,” said Laura Brown, a sophomore Primary Education major from Milan, when asked the same question.

Lifeline will be back at UTM on April 6-7 for another blood drive. Those who gave this time will be eligible to give again. Lifeline encourages those individuals to give again and bring others with them to give the gift of life.

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Laura Brown sits with a woker of Lifeline Blood Services. Brown says that she too wants to encourage everyone to give blood. Lifeline will be back at UTM on April, 6-7 for another blood drive.