NCCU Summer 2022 Eagle Pride Blood Drive Donor

The Department of Public Health Education is asking the community, along with all NCCU faculty, staff, and students to donate blood at the Summer "Eagle Pride" Blood Drive taking place in the Alfonso Elder Student Union from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on Thursday, July 14, 2022.

Please schedule an easy appointment by getting the Red Cross Blood App, join the North Carolina Central University team, and complete the Rapid Pass to decrease wait time.

You may also schedule your appointment at any time, by visiting redcrossblood.org/make-donation using sponsor code 'NCCU'.

To have a successful donation, bring a photo ID, drink plenty of water, avoid tea and caffeinated drinks. Also, make sure you eat iron-rich foods such as lean meats, whole grains, and leafy green vegetables along with vitamin C-rich foods such as citrus fruit.

For additional community service hours, come out and join the bone marrow and/or organ donor registry and get education about sickle cell disease and donating cord blood.

Can EARN up to 18 community service hours.   Bring your friends!

When: July 14, 2022     Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm     Where: Alfonso Elder Student Union

Contact: Dr. Seronda A. Robinson, Public Health Education, Phone: 919-530-7965 or Seronda.Robinson@nccu.edu