Give Blood Saturday at Reynolds Center, Get 2 Free Tickets to Basketball Game
11/14/2019 9:32:00 PM | Men's Basketball
TULSA, Okla. –– The University of Tulsa Athletic Department and the American Red Cross urge the community to join their lifesaving team and give blood on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Donald W. Reynolds Center. All those coming to give blood will receive two free tickets to the Tulsa-Austin Peay men's basketball game. Tip-off is at 2 p.m.
This blood drive comes at a time when the Red Cross critically needs blood donors of all types. A decline in donations occurs from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day when donors are busy with holiday activities and travel. However, medical treatments and emergencies that require blood don't stop for the holidays. By giving blood, donors may give patients more time – and more holidays – with loved ones.
"We are grateful to TU's Athletic Department for their commitment to the Red Cross and to helping to save lives," said Jan Hale, Red Cross communications manager. "With the holidays right around the corner, and fewer donations anticipated, this drive couldn't come at a better time. Plus, two free tickets to the basketball game makes it a win for donors and patients."
To make an appointment to donate blood at the TU blood drive, download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visitRedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device and usesponsor code utulsa.
How to donate blood
A blood donor card or driver's license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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