United Blood Services and the University of New Mexico Air Force ROTC hosts a UNM blood drive Tuesday, March 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the UNM Air Force ROTC building at 1901 Las Lomas. Look for the Bloodmobile.
Everyone who donates receives a free music download card and cholesterol test. All donors must be 17 years or older and weigh at least 110 lbs. to be eligible. Before donating, eat well, drink plenty of fluids – no caffeine – and bring a photo ID and/or a donor card.
Numerous UNM student groups sponsored blood drives in 2007 to provide much needed blood to United Blood Services. The result: 649 units of blood collected for hospital patients in New Mexico. United Blood Services honored UNM and these student groups with its “Most Improved Blood Drive” award during the organization’s “Annual Coordinators and Community Partners Recognition.” Campus ROTC organizations are long-time sponsors of UNM blood drives.
For more information please contact Elizabeth Yslas at 277-4502 or log onto: United Blood Services.
Media Contact: Carolyn Gonzales, (505) 277-5920; e-mail: cgonzal@unm.edu