Columbia University is once again proud to host our annual Black History Month blood drives in honor of Charles R. Drew, MD (Physicians & Surgeons, ’40) – named by the American Chemical Society as “one of the most important scientists of the 20th century.” A pioneering African-American medical researcher, Dr. Drew developed methods of storing blood plasma for transfusion, and organized the first large-scale blood bank in the U.S. In 1940, he became the first African-American to earn a doctoral degree from Columbia.
Consider these statistics:
- Every two seconds, someone in America needs blood. You or someone you know will need blood because of an accident, surgery, premature birth, cancer treatment, or another unforeseen event.
- One single pint can save three lives; a single gesture can create a million smiles.
- Giving blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a big difference in the lives of others.
Donate your blood for a reason. Let that reason be life!
Friday, February 15th
Low Library Rotunda
11:00am – 5:00pm
In conjunction with Columbia’s Chapter of the Charles Drew Premedical Society & hosted by Officers of Administration, Low Library
Friday, February 22nd
Jerome Greene Annex
Columbia Law School
10:00am – 6:00pm
Sponsored and hosted by Columbia Law School Student Senate
Register to donate today
https://donate.nybc.org/donor/umc/view/columbia_university_blood_drive
Walks-in welcome
Sponsored by Office of the President, Office of Government and Community Affairs, and the New York Blood Center.
Each time you donate you’ll earn Advantage points redeemable for a wide variety of gifts or gift cards. You can even donate your points to selected charitable organizations. Click here to learn how to redeem your points.
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