Spring Blood Drive inspires public service

36年来, the Carolina Blood Drive has changed the lives of over 120,000人, thanks to the donations of countless individuals who gave blood in the name of public service.

One of those Tar Heels is Lynn Eades, technology integration librarian for University 库. 17年来, she has not only given blood but has also been heavily involved with the blood drive committee.

Her service will continue at this year’s event, scheduled for 7 a.m.-6 p.m. 5月1日在迪恩. 史密斯中心.

“I first started helping out with the blood drive when they needed help with stuff for their website,伊德斯说. “随着时间的推移, I’ve not only done a lot of the web stuff, I’ve also gotten into the back end of the blood drive and how it works. It’s just learning so much about what they do and why it’s so important.”

Lynn Eades has dedicated 17 years of service to the Carolina Blood Drive. (提交的图)

Eades has also helped promote the blood drive on campus. With her skills in Photoshop and constant communication with the marketing team, Eades has helped illustrate the importance of giving blood to the Tar Heel community.

Ironically, the act of giving blood did not always seem so appealing to her.

“I have an awful fear of needles,伊德斯说. “I actually only started giving blood when I began working with UNC because I hated it so much.”

伊德斯并非个例. A fear of needles is one of the most common deterrents for people when it comes to donating blood. Eades says it’s important for potential donors to think about how the impact of giving can outweigh any sense of trepidation.

“You just have to take a step back and think about how you’re helping to save three lives when you give just a single pint,伊德斯说. “For as worked up as I can get, it’s just a single pinch, and it does so much good.”

Eades and the committee advocate for the participation of all interested in donating. 随着博彩平台的发展, the team dreams of once again reaching the 2004 peak of more than 1,000 units donated in a single drive.

The Carolina Blood Drive is one of the largest and longest standing blood drives in the Carolinas Region of the American Red Cross, 总共有40个,108 units collected in summer and winter drives since 1989.

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