{"id":717,"date":"2015-02-09T16:41:59","date_gmt":"2015-02-10T00:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wou.edu\/westernjournal\/?p=717"},"modified":"2015-02-09T16:49:36","modified_gmt":"2015-02-10T00:49:36","slug":"community-donates-to-red-cross-blood-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/community-donates-to-red-cross-blood-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Community donates to Red Cross blood drive"},"content":{"rendered":"
By KATRINA PENAFLOR\r\n Campus Life Editor<\/pre>\n
On Feb. 3 and Feb. 4, the American Red Cross set up shop in the Pacific Room of the Werner University Center for the annual blood drive, hosted by Western.<\/p>\n
It gives students and faculty the opportunity to donate blood.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s nice that it comes to campus,\u201d commented Cat Bracken, a history and English major.<\/p>\n
Twins Sharon Jones and Sherry Hinkle, both from the Willamette Chapter of the Red Cross, were two of the volunteers at the blood drive.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe try to make it a good time for everyone,\u201d Hinkle said.<\/p>\n
According to www.redcrossblood.org, \u201cMore than 41,000 blood donations are needed every day,\u201d an important reason for students to donate.<\/p>\n
The average donation amount from one person is one pint. There is the exception of what Jones calls, \u201cTwice as nice,\u201d which are donors who have the ability to give two pints.<\/p>\n
The donation process was fairly simple. Students, carrying with them a valid I.D., signed in at the front table and \u2013 while waiting to donate \u2013 were given a booklet that outlines an overview of the process.<\/p>\n
Then they met with a nurse and answered an array of questions, which checked their health and well-being. This ensured whether or not the donor is eligible to give blood.<\/p>\n
Following is the actual donation, which according to Hinkle, can take approximately 20 minutes. There was also juice and snacks provided for people to enjoy afterward.<\/p>\n
For some students, hesitation shadows blood donation and the cause it seeks to fulfill.<\/p>\n
Hinkle recommended eating a solid meal before donation and wants new donors to know that \u201cWe explain the process; it\u2019s very simple. [The nurses] are very gentle.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hinkle also added that it is \u201cvery helpful if you can make an appointment ahead of time.\u201d This will keep the waiting time down.<\/p>\n
Jones said the turnout was excellent this year. She said at universities the volunteers generally find there to be an influx of people willing to donate.<\/p>\n
There were plenty of students and faculty willing to volunteer this term.<\/p>\n
While waiting to donate, Bracken said, \u201cPeople should give it a try. There is always a need for it.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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