This week, students and faculty will be able to donate blood in the annual Kansas State Red Cross fall blood drive. The Red Cross is hoping to collect 500 donated pints of blood this year.
Jan Hale, communications director at the American Red Cross, said if K-State meets that goal, it will become the biggest blood drive in Kansas.
When and where do I donate?
Monday- K-State Student Union Ballroom from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday- K-State Student Union Ballroom from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Putnam Hall lobby.
Wednesday- K-State Student Union Ballroom from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Putnam Hall lobby.
Thursday- K-State Student Union Ballroom from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Putnam Hall lobby.
What do I need to donate?
K-State students and faculty interested in donating blood this week need to bring a blood donor card or a driver’s license with them. If you don’t have those forms of identification, bring two other types of identification. Proof of identity is required to check-in.
To donate, you must weight at least 110 pounds and be in good health. If you are below the age of 18 but would like to donate, you must show parental consent.
How do I make an appointment?
Though appointments aren’t required to donate blood in the drive, making one in advance can help save some time.
To make an appointment, visit the American Red Cross website, download the Red Cross Blood Donor app or call 1-800-733-2767.
