University hosts spring semester blood drive
PRESQUE ISLE — The University of Maine at Presque Isle will host its annual spring semester American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 12-5 p.m. in the Campus Center’s multi-purpose room. Door prizes will be given away during this time. Members of the campus and community are invited and encouraged to participate in this free event.
This blood drive is sponsored by the UMPI Residence Life Office, the Brothers of Kappa Delta Phi, the Sisters of Kappa Delta Phi NAS and Phi Eta Sigma — National Honor Society. These organizations help the American Red Cross put on three blood drives each year: in the spring, summer and fall.
If donors wish to reserve a time to make their donation, they should call 1-800-RED-CROSS or 768-9585 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can sign up at the new online appointment scheduler at www.redcrossblood.org. Just click on “Search by Zip Code” and enter “04769.”
All campus and community members are invited to take part in this life-giving event.
Volunteers are also needed to assist with the blood drive. Anyone interested in volunteering or in need of more information should call 768-9585 or e-mail james.stepp@umpi.edu.