Sinclair Community College has announced a blood donation drive on April 28 at the campus library. The event is being organized in partnership with the Community Blood Center and Phi Theta Kappa.
The drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donors can look forward to special ‘Giving is Good’ T-shirts and time at the donor café afterward. To donate, interested parties are required to provide a photo ID, be at least 17, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, and be in good physical condition.
“Donating is an easy way people can help others. It takes very little time and the effort is far outweighed by its impact,” said Brandon Johnson, Administrative Assistant for the college’s Phi Theta Kappa branch. “What may amount to as little as 25 minutes of someone’s time can make a major difference, even save a life, especially in times of need.”
The drive, according to Johnson, is usually held approximately two times a year. Volunteers from PTK help run the donor café, where participants can relax and raise their blood sugar after donating.
“It’s a really great chance for students to interact with each other as well as members of faculty in a relaxed environment,” he said. “ It’s a nice way for people to socialize and even for PTK members to come together.”
According to the Community Blood Center, April has been a difficult month due to spring break and Easter holiday closings. Type O, according to the center, remains in low supply. They are calling on members of the public to donate at least three times in 2022. In addition to blood, the center is asking for donations of platelets, plasma, and double red cells. Interested parties can schedule an appointment at or by visiting www.DonorTime.com or calling (937) 461-3220.
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Ismael Mujahid
Reporter