Kenneth Cheung's Alpha Phi Omega Universe
American Red Cross Blood Drive
By Dominic Foss, Fellow Donor
April the 11th
came and went just like any other day on campus; people went to class and
studied in what ever way they saw fit. In
this day however, the students of SJSU could have saved a life, not only a life,
3 lives. Monday the 11th was the American Red Cross Blood
Drive. It was held in the Loma Prieta
Room and was impossible to miss if you were on the second floor of the Student
Union. The blood collected on
Monday was for the national blood bank and could be the one saving grace for
many if the unfortunate may occur. Due
to comments from previous events, staff and nurses of American Red Cross came in
full force with 8 tables for registration, and another 8 benches for the
donation. With over 20 chairs
waiting for donors one staff member said in the closing hour, if 30 people were
to come, they could have them all done in less then an hour.
Too few and far between were the donors who came in, it was unfortunate
to see so many empty seats in the waiting portion of the room.
As a fellow volunteer and blood donor for the day, I must say that I am
disappointed.
To the 35
people who took the time out of their busy schedule to take the role of a blood
donor, I offer you my deepest respects as you showed that you had what it takes
to save a stranger’s life. To
take 30 minutes out of ones time to get stuck with a needle is defiantly a
person who is considerate enough to put forth the effort to make a difference in
3 people’s survival at their most trying times.
I know
we are very busy people, what with mid-terms and paper on top of projects to get
out of the way, it was hard to find time to do some the most simplest pleasures
such as having a sit down lunch. Some
days just are not meant to have free time or work beckons you to make the money
we all need so bad. This is all
understandable and American Red Cross will always be around to accept donations. If any should want to donate but could not due to prior
engagements, you may call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or go to www.redcross.org/donate/give/
for any information ranging from eligibility, to nearest locations, to health
tips for a quick procedure. Register
to be a blood donor at http://www.beadonor.com
before donating blood.
The
next Blood Drive event on campus with American Red Cross will take place on May
11, 2005. The location will
be the same but the times may be subject to change.
Help out the community and nation by giving some blood and at the same
time eating your fill of cookies, crackers, raisins and other goodies that are
free for your consumption. I hope
to see some new faces ready to give blood and save a life or two next month.
06.10.2005