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UTM increases February blood donations by 15
Lucas DuRall
Issue date: 2/13/07 Section: Campus News
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UTM brings in big numbers for this past week's Lifeline Blood Services blood drive.
Lifeline Blood Services recently visited UTM to have a blood drive on Feb. 6 and 7.
UTM is one of Lifeline's biggest blood drives and is a great contributor of blood.
On Tuesday, UTM students and faculty donated an amazing 85 units of blood and 23 deferrals which was an excellent first day.
On Wednesday, 83 units were collected with 25 deferrals. That is a total of 168 units.
This is up from last year's February total, which was only 153. While a 15-unit difference does not seem like much, it can mean the difference in saving a few more lives. One unit of blood can save up to three lives. Multiply that by fifteen and
UTM could possibly save 45 more lives than it did last year.
UTM is on record for one of the most successful mobile blood drives.
"UTM has been a longtime supporter of Lifeline. The students and faculty are great stewards of their very important cause," said Steve Vantrease, director of the UC.
Lifeline Blood Services is an independent blood center out of Jackson. It serves West Tennessee providing blood for 19 hospitals in 17 different counties. Our area is not supported by the American Red Cross.
Therefore, Lifeline really plays a huge role in times of emergency. A good thing about Lifeline is that the blood donated in this area stays in this area. This makes for quicker availability due to not having to have blood sent from other regions or states.
Lifeline is committed to providing a safe blood supply in the quantity and at the time needed by the patient. Each year Lifeline provides over 25,000 units of blood and blood products to patients in West Tennessee hospitals.
Thanks to everyone who participated in last week's blood drive. Your contribution is greatly appreciated by all those who have needed blood in the past and those who will need it in the future.
The next drive at UTM is April 10 and 11. Everyone is urged to give blood because one day it could save your life or that of someone you love.
You never know when you or someone you love will need a blood transfusion. Whether it is an automobile accident or a work-related accident, you are not guaranteed to never need a blood transfusion. Help prevent low numbers of blood units by donating blood.
Lifeline visits Martin and other West Tennessee towns on a regular basis. Help save a life.
If you have any questions about Lifeline or its services, contact Tammy Maynard at 731-697-8975 or by e-mail at tammym.lifeline@onemain.com.
Lifeline Blood Services recently visited UTM to have a blood drive on Feb. 6 and 7.
UTM is one of Lifeline's biggest blood drives and is a great contributor of blood.
On Tuesday, UTM students and faculty donated an amazing 85 units of blood and 23 deferrals which was an excellent first day.
On Wednesday, 83 units were collected with 25 deferrals. That is a total of 168 units.
This is up from last year's February total, which was only 153. While a 15-unit difference does not seem like much, it can mean the difference in saving a few more lives. One unit of blood can save up to three lives. Multiply that by fifteen and
UTM could possibly save 45 more lives than it did last year.
UTM is on record for one of the most successful mobile blood drives.
"UTM has been a longtime supporter of Lifeline. The students and faculty are great stewards of their very important cause," said Steve Vantrease, director of the UC.
Lifeline Blood Services is an independent blood center out of Jackson. It serves West Tennessee providing blood for 19 hospitals in 17 different counties. Our area is not supported by the American Red Cross.
Therefore, Lifeline really plays a huge role in times of emergency. A good thing about Lifeline is that the blood donated in this area stays in this area. This makes for quicker availability due to not having to have blood sent from other regions or states.
Lifeline is committed to providing a safe blood supply in the quantity and at the time needed by the patient. Each year Lifeline provides over 25,000 units of blood and blood products to patients in West Tennessee hospitals.
Thanks to everyone who participated in last week's blood drive. Your contribution is greatly appreciated by all those who have needed blood in the past and those who will need it in the future.
The next drive at UTM is April 10 and 11. Everyone is urged to give blood because one day it could save your life or that of someone you love.
You never know when you or someone you love will need a blood transfusion. Whether it is an automobile accident or a work-related accident, you are not guaranteed to never need a blood transfusion. Help prevent low numbers of blood units by donating blood.
Lifeline visits Martin and other West Tennessee towns on a regular basis. Help save a life.
If you have any questions about Lifeline or its services, contact Tammy Maynard at 731-697-8975 or by e-mail at tammym.lifeline@onemain.com.
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