January 21st through February 15th marks the dates of the Face-Off Blood Challenge between the University of Michigan and Michigan State University. This competition extends the in-state athletic rivalry as students, faculty, and staff donate pints to save lives. If you have never given blood, please consider making a donation, and if you are a loyal donor, this would be a great time to give the gift of life once again.
There is an ongoing national crisis; blood supply reserves have reached their lowest levels of the last 15 years. There has rarely been a better time for Face Off's annual blood collection effort. During last year's Face Off against Michigan State, the Wolverines collected 1,281 pints, and, in total, enough blood was collected to possibly benefit over 7,500 people.
The Red Cross often finds it difficult to meet hospitals' needs for blood, especially during the winter months. At this time, the supplies of all blood types are low and the Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donors. Blood is needed constantly, whether it is for children with sickle cell anemia, trauma victims, selected surgeries, or chemotherapy.
You can make a difference! One donation has the potential to save up to three lives. By donating, you help to ensure that local blood supply needs are met. Signing up is easy. If you visit the website www.redcrossblood.org
To celebrate the competition and to thank those who seek to save lives and propel Michigan towards victory, the American Red Cross will provide those who attend our Monday drives with an American Red Cross T-shirt while supplies last. Additionally, donors who schedule an appointment ahead of time will receive a Face Off wristband at all drive locations, while supplies last.
We want to acknowledge that, due to Red Cross blood donation eligibility requirements and other factors, not everyone will be able to donate. However, there are other ways to raise awareness of the need for blood donation, and we encourage you to be supportive in any way that you can. For more information on blood donation eligibility requirements and other ways to contribute, please visit the American Red Cross website.
www.redcrossblood.org/
For your convenience, the dates, times, and locations of this year's drives are listed below. Your questions and comments can be directed to bb13chairs@umich.edu.
Please eat iron rich foods and drink plenty of water before you donate blood! Thank you for giving the gift of life. Bleed MAIZE and BLUE to beat MSU!
Sincerely,
E. Royster Harper
Vice President for Student Affairs
Betsy Gast, Chelsea Fournier, Kevin Weiss, Samantha Rea, Sara Fritz
2013 Face Off Chairs
To sign up to donate blood at any of our drives visit, click here.
Date Time Location
January 25th 10 am- 4 pm School of Dentistry - Atrium
January 25th 10 am- 4 pm Ross School of Business - Room 2310
January 25th 9 am - 3 pm School of Education - Whitney Room
January 28th 2 pm - 8 pm Michigan Union - Anderson Room
January 29th 9 am - 3 pm Palmer Commons - Great Lakes Room
January 29th 8 am - 2 pm Wolverine Towers - Suite 18
January 29th 2 pm - 8 pm Michigan Union - Kuenzel Room
January 30th 12 pm – 6 pm Michigan League - Vandenberg
January 31st 12 pm - 6 pm Michigan League - Vandenberg
February 1st 9 am - 3 pm East Medical Center
February 4th 2 pm - 8 pm Hillel - Green Auditorium
February 4th 1 pm - 7 pm Michigan Alumni Association
February 5th 10 am - 4 pm School of Social Work - Room 1840
February 5th 2 pm - 8 pm Michigan Union - Kuenzel Room
February 6th 2 pm - 8 pm Michigan Union - Kuenzel Room
February 6th 12 pm - 6 pm Pierpont Commons - East Room
February 7th 2 pm -8 pm Michigan Union - Anderson Room
February 8th 10 am - 4 pm School of Nursing
February 8th 12 pm - 6 pm Michigan League - Henderson Room
February 8th 12 pm - 6 pm Michigan Union - Anderson Room
February 11th 12 pm - 6 pm Michigan League - Vandenberg Room
February 12th 2 pm – 8 pm Michigan Union – Kuenzel Room
February 12th 12 pm – 6 pm Pierpont Commons – East Room
February 13th 2 pm - 8 pm Michigan Union - Kuenzel Room
February 14th 7 am - 7 pm University of Michigan Hospital
February 14th 12 pm - 6 pm Pierpont Commons - East Room
February 14th 2 pm- 8 pm Michigan Union - Anderson Room
February 15th 2 pm - 8 pm Michigan Union - Anderson Room
