Western Carolina University students and local residents saved lives one drop at a time this week. The American Red Cross held a blood drive at WCU Hinds University Center Grand Room Wednesday, Nov. 4, and Thursday, Nov. 5, from noon to 6 p.m. Donors were able to walk in or make an appointment with the Red Cross […]
April blood drive comes up short
The American Red Cross held a blood drive April 24-25 at Western Carolina University but the donor turnout was significantly below the goal. The Red Cross aimed to collect 135 units of blood on Tuesday and 130 on Wednesday but ended up with 76 and 82, respectively. It was the second of two multi-day blood […]
One-day blood drive goes beyond goal
Western Carolina University hosted a blood drive as part of the Chancellor’s Installation Week events on Tuesday, March 27 and the turnout was greater than expected. The drive was open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the A.K. Hinds University Center with the goal of collecting 51 units of blood but ended up with a […]