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The blood drive needs your support

Imagine you are in the emergency room and you are in desperate need of blood. But you have a rare blood type and the one donor who could’ve helped you decided to sleep in on the blood drive day.

Here is your chance to help assure that this is only imaginary.

The TCU blood drive sponsored by Alpha Phi Omega in association with Carter Blood Center will accept donations Tuesday through Thursday in the Student Center lounge.

According to the Red Cross Web site, there are some requirements:

—You must be at least 17 years old

—You must weigh at least 110 pounds

—You cannot be anemic

—You must have good blood pressure

There are virtually no risks and your blood will benefit many. All equipment used in the donation process are sterile and safe. If you are worried about the pain, don’t be.

After Sept. 11, many flocked to donating centers across the nation. During that time, people in line were turned away because blood donation centers did not have enough supplies and could not help so many donors.

But as time has gone on, donations have decreased once again.

We know there is a desire to give. However, it should take less than a tragedy to want to help others in their time of need.

The Red Cross recommends that a person donate every 56 days, that is only about 6 1/2 times during the year.

Do you think you could find the time to save a life?

You never know when you’ll need the favor returned.