UNITED BLOOD SERVICES TO COLLECT DONATIONS ON GATEWAY’S CAMPUS 

PHOENIX, Arizona – April 11, 2006 – The United Blood Services will host a blood drive on GateWay Community College’s campus Tuesday, April 18 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The blood donations will help Valley patients as well as assist in the advancement of medical research. Arizona patients require eight blood donors every 15 minutes. It is estimated that 60 percent of the population will need blood or blood components sometime during their lives. Unfortunately, only 1 in 20 people regularly donate blood.

You can join the effort to save lives by donating blood April 18. The Blood Mobile will be located near College Safety which is on the east side of campus, centrally located between the main and health care buildings.

Appointments are now available. To schedule an appointment, please contact:

Michele Hamm
Campus Wellness
602.286.8145

You may also go to www.bloodhero.com (sponsor code: gatewaycollege) to schedule an appointment.

About United Blood Services:
United Blood Services exists to make a difference in people’s lives by bringing together the best people, inspiring individuals to donate blood, producing a safe and ample blood supply, advancing cutting-edge research and embracing continuous quality improvement. Visit www.unitedbloodservices.org/aboutus.html for more information.

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Contact: 
Kirsten Schaefer, Media Relations
602-286-8227