Media Contact: Jerrica Williams
ATLANTA/ATHENS (March 31, 2023) - The University of Georgia and Georgia Tech will face off in a Run the State Blood Battle as they take their rivalry off the field for a friendly competition to help save lives. Join us to help either school become a champion to patients in need by giving blood!
The American Red Cross is the primary supplier of blood for most hospitals in the Southeast Georgia region. For this reason, it is important for those who are eligible − especially type O blood donors and platelet donors − to donate in order to ensure hospitals have the blood they need.
With a goal to collect 50 units of blood each day, totaling 100 lifesaving units of blood, the American Red Cross, the University of Georgia, and Georgia Tech encourage you to help save a life. All presenting blood donors will receive food and a special Red Cross T-shirt while supplies last!*
To schedule your appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800 733-2767), or use the Blood Donor App and enter sponsor code: UGARCC or GATECH
ATLANTA – Help save lives by attending the following location:
ATHENS – Help save lives by attending the following location:
Blood drive safety precautions
Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions have been implemented to help protect the health of all those in attendance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment before arriving at the drive.
How to donate blood
For more information and to make an appointment to donate, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. sponsor code: UGARCC or GATECH. Donors of all blood types are needed. 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 (16 with parental consent in some states), 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 donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, from a computer or mobile device on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.
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.