Colorado State University Celebrates 40 Years of Saving Lives
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 09:00 AM
Lory Student Center, North Ballroom

Colorado State University Celebrates 40 Years of Saving Lives

Blood Drives Feb. 28th and 29th - From 9 am to 3:30 pm - LSC North Ballroom More than 15,000 units of blood have been collected at blood drives during the last 40 years at Colorado State University (CSU). During this time, more than 45,000 patient’s lives have been enhanced thanks to the generosity of both the CSU and Fort Collins communities.

On February 28 and 29, Bonfils Blood Center’s Business Development Manager, Jennifer Davis will present Colorado State University with a 40 Years of Saving Lives Award. There will be presentations both days beginning at 11 a.m. in the North Ballroom of the Lory Student Center. “To have an organization partner with Bonfils for four decades is something spectacular,” says Vice President of Marketing and Community Operations Jessica Maitland. “The students, staff and faculty at CSU never cease to amaze me and the dedication from the entire community is what makes this partnership so strong.” CSU hosts 15 blood drives each year with and an average of 75 people donating at each drive.

For nearly 70 years, Bonfils Blood Center has successfully managed the community blood supply and played an integral role in Colorado’s healthcare system. Bonfils Blood Center supplies blood to nearly 200 healthcare facilities and needs to collect nearly 3,000 blood donations weekly to meet the needs of the community and to be prepared for any unexpected events.

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Event Contact: Jeff Dillavou can be reached at (303) 587-2206

Sponsored by the Center for Advising and Student Achievement.