Penn State and Michigan State Team Up for 24th Annual Blood Donor Challenge

Penn State and Michigan State are once again teaming up for the 24th Annual Blood Donor Challenge. This year, the challenge began Oct. 30 and will run through Nov. 17 on both campuses. However, the last day to actually give blood at Penn State as part of the challenge is Nov. 16.

Each year, the American Red Cross sponsors and runs the Blood Donor Challenge. Both universities have set goals of 1,100 units of blood. At the end of the challenge, the university that collects the most blood wins. Every donor will receive an official 2017 Challenge t-shirt designed by a Penn State student.

The timing of the challenge is important, because heading into the holiday season, blood donations tend to decline, according to the Red Cross – Greater Alleghenies Region.

If you’re interested in participating, here are Penn State’s future locations and times for the challenge:

• November 2 from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. — Pollock Commons
• November 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Hammond Building
• November 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Pasquerilla Spiritual Center
• November 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Hintz Family Alumni Center
• November 8 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — Millenium Science Complex
• November 9 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. — Waring Commons
• November 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — HUB-Robeson Center
• November 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — HUB-Robeson Center
• November 15 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. — HUB-Robeson Center
• November 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — HUB-Robeson Center (Flex Theater)

It’s recommended that donors make an appointment at the Red Cross website