WKU & MTSU To Compete In 10th Red Cross Blood Battle

The Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers and the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders are teaming up with the American Red Cross and taking their rivalry off field to help save lives and earn top bragging rights in the 10^th WKU vs. MTSU Blood Battle begins on Sept. 26 at WKU and later at MTSU on Oct. 3.

All presenting donors will receive a commemorative WKU vs. MTSU Blood Battle T-shirt, while supplies last. Plus, all presenting donors will receive a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card**, by email, courtesy of our partners at Amazon.***

During the three-day battle, the archrivals will each host a blood drive to see which university's supporters can bring in the most blood donations. The university with the most units collected will be presented with the blood battle trophy at the WKU vs. MTSU football game Saturday, Oct. 15 at MTSU.

"The annual Blood Battle between WKU and MTSU has become a wonderful historical feud which evokes strong school spirit and pride from fans on both sides," said Clif Redish, Regional Donor Services Executive for the Red Cross Tennessee Region. "This is a great way for fans to truly show their school spirit while helping the American Red Cross save lives with blood donation."

Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood. This drive comes as the Red Cross has a critical need for eligible donors of all blood types to be a lifeline for patients in need this fall. Accident and burn victims, heart surgery patients, organ transplant patients, and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease may need blood products.

Those with types O, A negative and B negative blood are encouraged to make a Power Red donation. Power Red donors give a concentrated dose of red blood cells during a single donation, allowing them to maximize their impact. During this type of donation, red blood cells are separated from other blood components, and the plasma and platelets are safely and comfortably returned to the donor.

12^th Annual WKU vs. MTSU Blood Battle

WKU

Monday, Sept. 26, Tuesday, Sept. 27 and Wednesday, Sept. 28

10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Preston Health and Activity Center basketball-tennis courts

1906 College Heights Blvd.

Bowling Green, KY. 42101

To schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: WKU or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Walk-ins welcome

MTSU

Monday, Oct. 3, Tuesday, Oct. 4, and Wednesday, Oct. 5

10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Rec Center gym

1848 Blue Raider Drive

Murfreesboro, TN. 37132

To schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: MTSU or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Walk-ins welcome