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| C/CPT Chris Harrison displays a certificate from the ARC |
| After many letters, emails, and running back and forth to the Blackburn Central Scheduling office, the first annual AUSA blood drive finally happened. Even though the semester is drawing to a close, Howard AUSA Company continues to remain active, holding its first campus event in conjunction with AFYA. The two organizations held a blood drive sponsored by the American Red Cross, Chesapeake Group, in the Blackburn Reading Lounge. There were two goals for this event: to allow AUSA to become known on campus, and to collect much needed blood for the Red Cross blood bank. The goal set by the Red Cross was 19 donors which was exceeded by the close of the drive. The goal of 19 was decided upon by the Red Cross because most college students fail to meet the strict requirements which prevent donation prescribed by the Red Cross which include, but are not limited to: tattoos or piercings within the last 12 months, traveling/ living in Europe or the UK, low iron, and even the simple cold. Over 60 students and faculty members showed up to donate blood, many were deferred for the reasons mentioned above, but some could not wait while the understaffed Red Cross members carefully examined each potential donor to see whether or not they met the requirements. Some Cadets even went the extra mile by giving their own blood. The Vice President of Howard and Community Affairs thanks the Bison Battalion for its continued support and dedication to AUSA. |
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