/staffcouncil/ en /staffcouncil/2024/09/05/harvest-hope-cu-boulder-staff-council-hosts-october-1-3-campus-blood-drive <span>Harvest of Hope: ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder Staff Council Hosts October 1-3 Campus Blood Drive</span> <span><span>Eryn Van Poole</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-09-05T11:24:40-06:00" title="Thursday, September 5, 2024 - 11:24">Thu, 09/05/2024 - 11:24</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/artboard_6-100_1.jpg?h=3d9dc76d&amp;itok=1WLIMg5g" width="1200" height="600" alt> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/402"> Be engaged. </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/673" hreflang="en">2024</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-above"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/article-image/blood_drive_logo.png?itok=3xt7W1bK" width="1500" height="948" alt="Staff Council, Vitalant and The Rec Logo"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-text d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>Donating blood this fall is a simple yet profound way to make a difference. ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder Staff Council, along with longtime partner Vitalant, is excited to announce an upcoming blood drive! Each donation can save up to three lives, making a direct impact on individuals facing medical emergencies, surgeries, or chronic illnesses. By rolling up your sleeve this October, you're becoming a beacon of hope and vitality for those whose lives depend on the generosity of donors like you.</p><p><strong>Where:</strong> Student Recreation Center, Ice Rink Overlook</p><p><strong>When:</strong></p><ul><li>Tuesday October 1st, 2024: 10:00 AM- 2:30 PM<ul><li>Appointment Link: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉäBloodDriveTuesday" rel="nofollow">https://¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉäBloodDriveTuesday</a>&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Wednesday October 2nd, 2024: 10:00 AM- 2:30 PM<ul><li>Appointment Link: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉäBloodDriveWednesday" rel="nofollow">https://¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉäBloodDriveWednesday</a>&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Thursday October 3rd, 2024: 10:00 AM- 2:30 PM<ul><li>Appointment Link: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉäBloodDriveThursday" rel="nofollow">https://¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉäBloodDriveThursday&nbsp;</a></li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Why</strong>: Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Donating blood is a selfless and impactful act of kindness, and each donation can save up to three different lives. Hospitals in the area and medical facilities rely on voluntary blood donors to provide a steady blood supply for medical procedures, surgeries, and emergencies.</p><p>We are committed to achieving our blood drive goals and Staff Council is confident that the ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder community will rise to the occasion. With your support and participation, we can surpass our October target of sixty units per day and make a remarkable impact with each donation.</p><p><strong>How to prepare:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Review eligibility criteria: <a href="https://vitalant.org/eligibility/blood-donation-requirements" rel="nofollow">Donor Eligibility</a></li><li>Eat a healthy meal and stay hydrated before your donation appointment</li><li>Bring a valid photo ID</li><li>Try and get a good night’s sleep the day before</li></ul><p>Staff Council is committed to inclusivity and understands that some may not be eligible to donate. We invite all to be involved in other ways. For more information about volunteering at our events, please contact Staff Council.</p><p>This October, be a part of the ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder Staff Council Blood Drive and come together to positively impact the lives of others in our community by donating blood on October 1, 2 and 3, 2024. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of so many community members.<br>&nbsp;</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Donating blood this fall is a simple yet profound way to make a difference. ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder Staff Council, along with longtime partner Vitalant, is excited to announce an upcoming blood drive!</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:24:40 +0000 Eryn Van Poole 2191 at /staffcouncil