The University of Michigan's Blood Drives United will partner with Michigan Blood to host a blood drive from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday in the Michigan Union’s Anderson Room, 530 S. State St.
A blood drive will be held in the Michigan Union on Aug. 1.
Chair members of the student-run volunteer organization that promotes, organizes, and staffs campus-wide blood drives decided to expand their reach this summer by pairing with Michigan Blood, a non-profit blood center that supplies more than 40 Michigan hospitals.
Community members, students, faculty and administrative staff are invited to participate in the drive. Donators must be 17 years or older (or 16 years old with parental consent) and weigh at least 110 pounds. Blood can be donated every 56 days.
Participants must bring a photo ID or two forms of non-photo ID in order to donate.
A coupon for a free Papa John’s Pizza will be given to every person who attempts to donate as a thank you from BDU and Michigan Blood.
For more information about donating blood or to schedule an appointment for donation, visit Michigan Blood’s website.
Chelsea Hoedl is an intern reporter for AnnArbor.com. She can be reached at choedl@mlive.com.