Contact: Leah Enzler, 435-797-1709, leahe@cc.usu.edu
Writer: Jacob Roskelley, 435-797-1719, asusupr@cc.usu.edu
LOGAN — With a goal of collecting 1,000 units of blood and a call for
students to join the “I.V.” League, the fifth annual Blood Battle is
set to begin Monday, Aug. 28 at Utah State University during the
Week of Welcome. Those interested can donate blood from 9 a.m. to
3 p.m. in the International and Sunburst Lounges in the Taggart
Student Center.
The Blood Battle is the annual blood drive competition between Utah
State and the University of Utah. The event is conducted by the
American Red Cross and sponsored by the Associated Students of
Utah State University.
“This is a great opportunity for students to get involved and do some
service,” said Leah Enzler, ASUSU service vice president and Blood
Battle coordinator. “It just takes a little time but it can make a huge
difference in someone’s life.”
The blood collected by the American Red Cross during the Blood
Battle will be used to help people locally in addition to aiding the
international organization in its world-wide humanitarian efforts.
The trophy will be presented to the winning school during half time of
the USU vs. U of U football game at Utah State, Sept. 15. Utah State
is the current Blood Battle champion and has won the competition the
past three years.
The Blood Battle is part of the Week of Welcome, a week full of free
food and activities, allowing blood donors to participate in various
events when they give blood. Other activities include free Famous
Aggie Ice Cream, high stakes bingo, a free movie on the HPER field
and an afternoon of food and entertainment on the quad. For more
information, contact the Student Involvement and Leadership Center
located in the TSC in room 326. Send an e-mail to
involvement@usu.edu or call (435) 797-2912.
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