SC State Football Players Participate In Community Blood Drive

Junior defensive end Reggie Owens was one of many Bulldog football players who
participated  in the American Red Cross Blood drive held at O.C. Dawson Stadium.

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina  -- The South Carolina State University football program teamed up with the American Red Cross in a community blood drive held Wednesday, June.25 at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium.

This year's blood drive was held in the conference room of Dawson Stadium with over 60 participants from the community, along with the Bulldog football team.

 "This year was the first year we teamed up with the American Red Cross for a worthy cause in giving blood," said head coach Buddy Pough. "We hope to make this an annual event so we can make more people in the community aware of the importance of donating."

According to event organizers, the blood drive was a huge victory for donating in the African- American Community. Every participant that donated blood or plasma will have the ability to save three lives in the future.

African-Americans have played a vital role in the development of the American Red Cross, through pioneering blood plasma research.

The African-American community has been invaluable in this effort, whether it's assisting victims of disaster, teaching health and safety courses or providing strong insightful volunteer leadership.

For more information about how you can donate blood to help save lives, please call or visit your local Red Cross office or www.redcrossblood.org and 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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