TO THE EDITOR:
This year, start the summer by giving the gift of life to someone in need in our area.
Faculty, staff, students and members of the community are all invited to the 23rd annual Carolina Blood Drive with the American Red Cross, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 7 in the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Donors will have access to free parking by the Dean Dome. The drive goal is 1,000 units.
The summer is a tough time for hospitals and patients. Many of us are extremely busy, and blood donations typically decrease. But the demand for blood at health facilities in our region does not.
Walk-ins will be welcome, but appointments are recommended. To make an appointment for the drive or for more information, visit www.unc.edu/blood or call 96BLOOD (962-5663).
Besides the warm feeling of a good deed done, you’ll get free food donated by generous local merchants afterwards, a free T-shirt and a chance to win door prizes. Holden and I hope you will join us for this important event.
Patti Thorp
First Lady
University of North Carolina
