Red Cross blood inventory at the lowest since 2015; Give blood during ‘Fall into College’ event at RCC September 30

Robeson Community College in partnership with the American Red Cross will be hosting another blood drive this month to assist with meeting the needs of the community and ensuring an adequate blood supply is available.

This will be the third blood drive held in the month of September on the RCC campus. The first two drives assisted Blood Connections in getting more supplies for its inventory for healthcare providers.

All donors are needed, particularly those with O positive and O negative blood, as those types can be given to all patients, universally. The supply of type O blood has dropped significantly nationwide, to less than a half-day supply at times over the last month, well below the ideal five-day supply that the Red Cross would like to maintain.

Blood cannot be manufactured and there is no replacement, it has to come from a human donor. People every day, across the country, depend on the generosity of blood donors.

Something to consider: A single car accident victim can require as much as 100 units of blood. We never think it’s going to happen to us, until it does. It could be you or someone you love that desperately needs blood to endure the fight for their life. 

Don’t wait. Please give blood if you are feeling well this Thursday at RCC.

The blood drive will be held during the ‘Fall into College’ event on Thursday, September 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Student Center, Building 13.

Donors need to bring a photo ID and be well hydrated.

All donors are welcome and they will receive a Limited Edition College Football T-shirt, while supplies last. Appointments can be made at www.redcrossblood.org by entering sponsor code ‘RCC’ or by contacting Patricia Clark at 910-272-3505.