Michigan State Joins Big Ten and Abbott in 2nd Annual ‘We Give Blood’ Drive

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State University is proud to hitch forces with Abbott and the Big Ten Conference within the second annual “We Give Blood” drive competitors, uniting to assist deal with one of many nation’s most pressing well being challenges. The competitors goals to encourage a brand new era of blood donors, and whereas saving hundreds of lives alongside the best way.

Someone wants blood each 2 seconds, but some blood facilities have lower than a 1-day provide obtainable. The want for blood is fixed, whether or not for trauma victims, moms experiencing issues after childbirth, or people receiving most cancers therapy. As individuals become older, they change into much less prone to be eligible to donate blood. At the identical time, the variety of younger individuals donating blood has been falling in recent times. But Abbott, the Big Ten Conference and Michigan State University together with multimedia rightsholder Playfly Sports and Michigan State Sports Properties are calling on college students, followers and alumni to vary that.

“Donating blood is a powerful way Spartans can stand together,” stated J Batt, Michigan State Vice President and Director of Athletics. “Every blood donation can save up to three lives, but we need more people to donate. It’s a simple act that carries incredible power. Let’s show the world that Spartans are built for moments like this.”

So present up and donate this 2025 season, rep your Spartan delight and save lives!

To take part within the competitors, MSU college students, followers and alumni can donate anytime between Aug. 27-Dec. 5 at blood drives or blood facilities throughout the U.S.

This yr’s competitors brings much more possibilities for MSU to ignite faculty spirit and encourage first time donors. People who present as much as donate and log their donation in the course of the competitors can obtain an unique, limited-edition MSU T-shirt designed by Homefield.*

Make Your Donation Count

Logging a donation for Michigan State is simpler than ever. After you donate, you’ll be able to submit your donation at BigTen.Org/Abbott or textual content “DONATE” to ABBOTT (222688).

The winner of the “We Give Blood” drive might be introduced on the Big Ten Championship Game on Dec. 6 in Indianapolis. The successful faculty will obtain $1 million from Abbott to advance pupil or neighborhood well being. Donations might be tracked on a reside leaderboard at BigTen.Org/Abbott all through the marketing campaign.

Let’s roll up our sleeves and present what it means for Spartan delight.

*Any potential incentives associated to this program are non-transferable and never redeemable for money. T-shirts can be found whereas provides final. For phrases and situations, go to our web site at BigTen.org/Abbott.