The American Red Cross Club has taken a heated sports rivalry and turned it into one the most well-known philanthropic events on campus: The Blood Battle. Since 1982, Ohio State and University of Michigan have competed each November before the rivalry football game to see who can donate the most pints of blood to the American Red Cross.
You’ve seen the club throughout campus carrying out the mission and passion of the American Red Cross by hosting blood drives and other events during the school year.
Last year, not only did we win on the field, but we also beat That Team Up North in the Blood Battle. This year, we’re looking to defend our title! You can help Ohio State win by donating blood at any drive on campus throug November 25. Go to http://redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code “Buckeyes” to find a list of drives and to schedule a donation. Most drives also accept walk-in donations, but appointments are preferred.
The American Red Cross Club at the 2015 Ohio State vs. U of M football game.
Joe Wornimont, VP of Communications, says, “On top of our Blood Services work, we volunteer on the Chapter Services side of the American Red Cross as well.”
The club hosts disaster preparedness seminars where they try to find creative ways to educate people about disaster training. One such event is the Zombie Apocalypse, where students and kids are taught helpful skills, such as how to put together an emergency kit. This year, they will put on their second annual Zombie Apocalypse Party during Sibs and Kids Weekend.
They also contribute to Holiday Mail for Heroes, a military outreach. This program is an opportunity to write a thank you card to current military servicemen and women overseas.
The American Red Cross Club holds biweekly meetings in the Union throughout the school year. Anyone is welcome at these meetings. To become an active member of the club, you need to collect 15 Buckeyepoints (volunteer hours) a semester. Contact VP of Communications Joe Warnimont (warnimont.6@osu.edu) if you are interested or if you have any questions.
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