COLUMBIA (WACH) -- Carolina and Clemson wrapped up their 27th annual blood drive Friday, resulting in a four-year consecutive win for the University of South Carolina over Clemson University. The 2011 Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive took place on both campuses November 14-18 with students and fans casting votes for their favorite team by donating blood.
This year’s event resulted in 7,120 donors presenting to give blood, with Carolina donors totaling 4,079 and Clemson donors totaling 3,041.
The University of South Carolina will be awarded the coveted blood drive trophy at the Carolina-Clemson football game at Williams-Brice Stadium.
Blood can be safely donated every 56 days. Most healthy people age 17 and older, or 16 with parental consent, who weigh at least 110 pounds, are eligible to donate blood. Donors who are 18 and younger must also meet height and weight requirements.
Call 1-800-RED CROSS or click here for more information.
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