News Release
Contact
David Bernard
Public Relations Associate,
Public Relations
320 DuPont Highway
New Castle, DE
19720
david.bernard@wilmu.edu
It's Easy to Save a Life
Give of yourself at Wilmington University's annual blood drive
If you knew that 20 minutes of your time could save a life, would you give your time to that cause?
On Tuesday, April 4, you can become a lifesaver during Wilmington University's 2017 blood drive. In cooperation with the Blood Bank of Delmarva, the University will again host the blood bank's staff of nurses and volunteers, each of whom will help you donate a pint of blood. Your donation will become a precious gift to a patient in need and could easily save a life.
The annual blood drive will take place in the Doberstein Admissions Center auditorium on the New Castle main campus, located at 320 N. DuPont Highway, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
It's easy to make a donation. Simply follow these steps:
• Visit the Blood Bank of Delmarva's website at https://donate.bbd.org.
• In the box marked "Have a sponsor code?" type WLUN , then click the "Go" button.
• Click the button to select Wilmington University's April 4 blood drive.
• Choose the appointment time that best suits your schedule.
• You can also schedule your appointment by calling the Blood Bank of Delmarva at (888) 8-BLOOD-8 (888-825-6638).
All donors will be entered into a prize drawing. The winner will be notified at the end of the day.
"Blood donations are essential for delivering routine treatments, managing catastrophic emergencies, and preventing shortages," said Laurie Bick-Jensen, Director, Public Relations for Wilmington University. She has donated 27 times since 2008. "If you're a blood donor, you're a hero to the person who receives your donation."
For more information about Wilmington University's annual blood drive, please contact Jennifer Workman in Human Resources at jennifer.l.workman@wilmu.edu.
About Blood Bank of Delmarva
Founded in 1954, the Newark-based, not-for-profit Blood Bank of Delmarva supplies blood transfusion products and services to 18 hospitals in Delaware; Cecil County, Maryland; and the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia.
About Wilmington University
Wilmington University is a private, nonprofit institution committed to providing flexible, career-oriented, traditional and online associate, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs. Ranked as the second fastest growing nonprofit doctoral institution in America 2004 – 2014 by The Almanac of The Chronicle of Higher Education, affordable tuition, academic excellence and individualized attention are hallmarks of the University that enable greater student success in their chosen careers. For more information, contact Wilmington University at 302-356-INFO (4636), via email at infocenter@wilmu.edu, or visit our website: www.wilmu.edu.
