The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage and Muskingum University is doing its part to help.
Muskingum University hosted a blood drive in the Anne C. Steele Center on Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The American Red Cross is currently facing a 20-year-low in people donating blood. John Glenn High School had also recently hosted a blood drive.
“They did well, they went over goal. They have a history of doing really well at that school. They have a really good coordinator, and their students are heavily involved…,” said Brian William, the American Red Cross Account Manager for Muskingum and Guernsey counties.
Williams was in the Anne C. Steele Center the morning of the blood drive and was optimistic for the turnout on campus.
According to Williams, the goal was to collect 30 units of blood. The blood drive exceeded expectations, with 42 units collected.
Those who are interested in donating blood are encouraged to make an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
