I did the HBCU Blood Drive Hosted by American Red Cross. I didn't get to pre register but still have a chance to do a walk in. Dwight was great with assisting everyone and made sure had a fair chance. The line was really long, which was tiring but it was all for a great cause
It's always nice to be able to help people in need. Knowing that I'm saving at least three lives every time I give blood is amazing.
I LOVE THIS DRIVE SO MUCH, being able to have an opportunity to give to those medically ill patients who suffer from Sickle Cell & Low blood deficiencies is the best way to give back to humanity. My honest suggestion; Claflin should host a blood drive once a month/ once every 2 months. This will help get the community to contribute to a great cause
Overall my experience with the blood drive was great. It was my first time giving blood and everyone was extremely helpful. I see myself donating again.
To donate blood took a long time for me , everyone really. I waited two hours just to get my blood checked and couldn't even donate blood. my hemoglobin was too low , it needed to be at 12 and only reached 11.8.
I was not able to actually donate blood during the HBCU blood drive hosted by American Red Cross here at Claflin University. I signed up pre registered and sat with my teammate Dwight for hours waiting to be called to donate. After finally being called to donate, the nurse couldn’t get blood to draw from my vein even numerous attempts.
In the student center I gave back to the community by being a blood donor for the American Red Cross Association. I was not nervous it felt amazing to give back actually to be able to see the blood pint come out and not have any problems. The nurse was very kind made me feel so comfortable for those 10 mins.


