'Bleeding' hearts give 60 pints of blood at R-N
Zachary Lauth
Issue date: 9/19/06 Section: News
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Rutgers-Newark held an annual blood drive last Monday, proving the process is as critical and even painless as ever.
"People don't realize the importance of giving blood until they, themselves, or a close loved one, needs it," said Nikki Carpenter, a donor recruiter.
Held in the lower level atrium of the Center for Law and Justice on Sept. 11, the volunteers received 60 pints of blood, 20 pints larger than the expected amount.
Linda Callahan, a registered nurse from Neptune City, explained that before one donates blood they should refrain from drinking alcohol. "The donor should not practice gay or unsafe sex and should avoid IV drugs," Callahan also said.
Despite popular belief, donating blood is a fairly painless endeavor. After cleaning the arm, the doctor inserts the needle and reassures the patient to relax.
Each patient will lose a little over one pint of blood.
According to doctors, patients should drink a lot of water, eat a normal days' meal and be well rested.
Although some students fear the act of giving blood, others do it because it makes them feel good to help others in need.
"I do it to help people, "said Kacy Wiggum, a Rutgers Law student from Seattle who gives blood whenever possible.
Peter Wagner, a Cranford resident, donates "just to be a good person."
"People don't realize the importance of giving blood until they, themselves, or a close loved one, needs it," said Nikki Carpenter, a donor recruiter.
Held in the lower level atrium of the Center for Law and Justice on Sept. 11, the volunteers received 60 pints of blood, 20 pints larger than the expected amount.
Linda Callahan, a registered nurse from Neptune City, explained that before one donates blood they should refrain from drinking alcohol. "The donor should not practice gay or unsafe sex and should avoid IV drugs," Callahan also said.
Despite popular belief, donating blood is a fairly painless endeavor. After cleaning the arm, the doctor inserts the needle and reassures the patient to relax.
Each patient will lose a little over one pint of blood.
According to doctors, patients should drink a lot of water, eat a normal days' meal and be well rested.
Although some students fear the act of giving blood, others do it because it makes them feel good to help others in need.
"I do it to help people, "said Kacy Wiggum, a Rutgers Law student from Seattle who gives blood whenever possible.
Peter Wagner, a Cranford resident, donates "just to be a good person."
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