LANSING, Mich. - LCC will host the Mid-Michigan Board of Directors and the Lansing American Red Cross for a community blood drive 10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Thursday, March 30 in the Gannon Building’s Michigan Room.
 
“Hosting a blood drive coincides with LCC’s core values of supporting the Greater Lansing community,” said Marilyn Twine, Director of Public Relations. With a simple blood donation, we have the ability to help save the life of someone who could be a student, coworker, loved one or neighbor.”
 
According to the Red Cross, blood is routinely transfused to patients with cancer and other diseases, premature babies, organ transplant recipients and trauma victims.
 
Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, B negative and A negative. According to the Red Cross, type O negative is the universal blood type that can be safely transfused to anyone and is often used to treat trauma patients.
 
“The short amount of time it takes to donate can mean a lifetime to a patient with a serious medical condition,” said Twine. “We urge eligible donors to join LCC and the Mid-Michigan Board of Directors in the selfless act of giving blood.”
 
Donors will receive a $10 Visa® Prepaid Card by email and will be automatically entered to win a $3,000 Visa® Prepaid Card! Visit rcblood.org/help for more information on the giveaways.

While appointments are strongly encouraged, walk-ins are welcome.
 
For more information visit the event website.

 

About Lansing Community College

Lansing Community College, founded in 1957, is one of the largest community colleges in Michigan, serving more than 14,500 students across a six-county area each year. LCC offers courses in general education for those interested in transferring to a four-year institution, career and workforce development, developmental education and personal enrichment. To meet the professional development and training needs of regional employees, the college offers customized programs for credit, non-credit and continuing education. The Transfer Center at LCC offers students the opportunity to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees from five partner universities on the downtown LCC campus. For more information, visit lcc.edu.

Lansing Community College provides equal opportunity for all persons and prohibits discriminatory practices based on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, creed, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, familial status, marital status, military status, veteran’s status, or other status as protected by law, or genetic information that is unrelated to the person’s ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position or participate in educational programs, courses, services or activities offered by the College.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Equal Opportunity Officer, Washington Court Place, 309 N. Washington Square Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1730; Employee Coordinator 504/ADA, Administration Building, 610 N. Capitol Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1875; Student Coordinator 504/ADA, Gannon Building, 411 N. Grand Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1885; Human Resource Manager/Employee Title IX Coordinator, Administration Building, 610 N. Capitol Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1879; Student Title IX Coordinator, Gannon Building, 411 N. Grand Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-9632.