Inova Blood Donor Services, George Mason University Team Up for ‘Blood Challenge’

Blood Collection Competition Pits GMU Against Rival Schools

Fairfax, VA – (November 9, 2010) – Inova Blood Donor Services and George Mason University are teaming up on Monday, November 15, for the ninth annual Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Blood Challenge, a fun competition among 12 universities to emphasize the critical importance of donating blood. Inova Blood Donor Services will be drawing blood at George Mason University from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Johnson Hall on the Fairfax Campus.

The CAA challenge has raised more than 22,100 units of blood during the past eight years, with Drexel University taking top honors for the past fours years.

“If we achieve our goal of collecting 900 units, this drive would be the largest in our history,” says Terri Craddock, Director, Inova Blood Donor Services. “I look forward to seeing the community come together to claim the number one spot from Drexel. And with the generous contribution from Jim McKay Chevrolet, I see that being a very possible achievement.”

Anyone who donates on campus will receive a Dr. Merten bobblehead, an “Are You My Type” T-shirt, and will be entered in a drawing for a one-year lease on a Jim McKay Chevrolet Cruze. 106.7 The Fan’s LaVar Arrington and Chad Dukes will be on campus broadcasting live from the blood drive. Alumni and community members also are encouraged to stop by any of Inova’s blood donor centers: Dulles Town Center, Woodburn Road or CentreMed.  Those who donate at a donor center will receive the T-shirt and a chance to win the car.

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Inova Health System is not responsible for the items or services provided by third parties. Inova Health System makes no warranties or representations and disclaims any and all liability with respect to the Jim McKay Chevrolet Cruze. Does not include tax, tags, title or insurance. Only persons 21 years and older are eligible to win the Jim McKay Chevrolet Cruze lease.

Inova Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.