LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — The Ohio State University at Lima rolled up its sleeves Wednesday for its January blood drive.
The Ohio State Lima Student Senate sponsored the event in partnership with the American Red Cross. Students, staff, and volunteers were invited to donate and do their part to help fight the national blood shortage. As a thank-you for their contribution, donors received snacks and rolls from Texas Roadhouse.
According to the Red Cross, approximately 29,000 units of red blood cells are needed daily in the U.S., and a single donation can help save multiple lives.
The OSU Lima Student Senate sponsored the event in partnership with the American Red Cross.
Those interested in donating can visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter their ZIP code to find upcoming blood drives in their area.
Next week in Lima, blood drives will be held on:
- Tuesday, Feb. 4, at the Red Cross Chapter House, located at 610 S Collett St, Lima, OH 45805
- Wednesday, Feb. 5, at Lima Central Catholic High School, located at 720 S Cable Rd, Lima, OH 45805
