By NICK VILLALOBOS
Student Reporter
Although donors came last week for the fall blood drive, the Oklahoma Blood Institution still was unable to reach its goal.
Current Northwestern freshmen and nursing major Jesse Cho said after donating, “I think what OBI is doing by holding the blood drive here on campus is a great way for people, not only students but community members as well, to help contribute to saving lives.”
Despite the large amount of students and faculty who came to donate, OBI was short of its 120-unit goal.
Blood program consultant for OBI, Kayla Weder, said after day one, “We received a lot of donations today, but unfortunately we did fall just short of our goal as we only managed 106 units. However, we are remaining optimistic about tomorrow, hoping for 130 units to successfully achieve our 240-unit goal we set prior to the drive.”
“Not only will you become a hero to three people in need of blood, but you will be a hero to me as well,” Kee proclaimed. Despite their best efforts, Kee and other volunteers were unsuccessful in bringing in large amounts of donors.
Day two’s donation count was higher than day one, but brought the total for both days to 218, just 22 under the goal.
Northwestern Special Events Coordinator Rachel Stewart said, “It was a successful event, but people need to overcome fears and embrace the act of actually giving blood.”
OBI and the President’s Leadership Class expressed gratitude to all who volunteered and donated during this blood drive.
OBI will return to the Alva campus in December.