Carolyn Broussard-UBS Blood Drive Set for Campus Wed., 8/28 – Fri., 8/30 – Wed/Thu Times Expanded

Carolyn Broussard, a long-time employee at UL Lafayette, has been battling cancer since 2008 and recently underwent a stem cell transplant. 

Please click below to view a photo and information on Carolyn as she received the Dunbar Award in January, 2013.
 http://www.athleticnetwork.net/site.php?pageID=3608&newsID=13584

When donating please provided UBS with the name Carolyn Broussard and her hospital, Ochsner’s Hospital in New Orleans, and they should have the rest of Carolyn’s information on file.

United Blood Services will be at two locations on Wednesday & Thursday and at the Back to School Block Party on Friday. 

UBS will be parked in front of Dupré Library and near Zeus on Wed & Thurs, Aug. 28 & 29 from 8-4:30  and August 30 from 11a.m.-2 p.m. at the Back to School Block Party.

Please ask friends, family, colleagues, faculty, staff, and students to participate in the UBS Blood Drive in behalf of Carolyn Broussard.

Please forward this announcement to others.  

Please take a break from the beginning of the semester blues and come by either of the United Blood Services van. If you are unable to donate on Wednesday-Friday of next week, please contact United Blood Services (at the contact numbers below) and arrange to donate in Carolyn’s name. Thanks. 
1503 Bertrand Dr.
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 235-5433

This announcement voids the earlier announcement projecting a blood drive for Sept. 9^th.  

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                  FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
                                                                                                    Anne Laughlin
                                                                                                    337-739-4978
UL Lafayette Back to School Blood Drive
August 28 and 29 from 8 a.m-4:30 p.m. & August 30 from 11 a.m-2 p.m.
Lafayette, LA – The University of Louisiana at Lafayette and United Blood Services are partnering to conduct a back to school blood drive on August 28 and 29 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in front of Dupré Library and near Zeus and August 30 from 11a.m.-2 p.m. at the Back to School Block Party. The drive is being sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Student Orientation Staff (SOS).
Donors will receive (while supplies last):
·         A “Bleed Red” t-shirt
·         A coupon for a free chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A
·         A  free bowling pass from Acadiana Lanes
Also at this drive, donations are being accepted in honor of long-time UL Lafayette employee Carolyn Broussard. She has been battling cancer since 2008 and recently underwent a stem cell transplant. Donors should simply let the United Blood Services technician know that they would like their donation credited toward Broussard.
 We are happy to be able to help one of UL Lafayette’s own with this drive” said Donor Recruitment Representative Anne Laughlin. “You never know when a person you care for might need blood. Carolyn’s situation makes the importance of keeping a safe and ample blood supply hit close to home.”
The goal for this drive is 125 pints. United Blood Services supplies 50 South Louisiana hospitals in 32 parishes with 250 pints of lifesaving blood daily.
Anyone who is at least 16 years old, weighs at least 110 pounds, and has a valid photo ID is eligible to donate. Parental permission is required for 16 year olds and certain height and weight requirements apply for those 17-22. All donors must pass the vital signs and health history examinations given prior to donation.
Donors can now complete part of the interview in the convenience of their own home or office by doing their interview online the day of their drive. To do this, donors should go to www.unitedbloodsystems.org and click on the “Health History Questionnaire” then bring a hard copy of the printed ticket with them to their donation.  The health history must be completed the same day as the donation; it cannot be completed a day or two ahead of time.
For more information, call 337-739-4978 or e-mail alaughlin@bloodsystems.org.
                                    
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United Blood Services has been this area’s non-profit community blood provider since 1953, and serves patients in 50 hospitals in 32 surrounding parishes.  The United Blood Services network is one of the nation’s oldest and largest non-profit blood service organizations, and is a founding member of America’s Blood Centers and the American Association of Blood Banks.

Lafayette, LA – The University of Louisiana at Lafayette and United Blood Services are partnering to conduct a back to school blood drive on in front of and and at the The drive is being sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Student Orientation Staff (SOS). Donors will receive (while supplies last):·         ·         ·         Also at this drive, donations are being accepted in honor of long-time UL Lafayette employee Carolyn Broussard. She has been battling cancer since 2008 and recently underwent a stem cell transplant. Donors should simply let the United Blood Services technician know that they would like their donation credited toward Broussard.  We are happy to be able to help one of UL Lafayette’s own with this drive” said Donor Recruitment Representative Anne Laughlin. “You never know when a person you care for might need blood. Carolyn’s situation makes the importance of keeping a safe and ample blood supply hit close to home.”The goal for this drive is 125 pints. United Blood Services supplies 50 South Louisiana hospitals in 32 parishes with 250 pints of lifesaving blood daily. Anyone who is at least 16 years old, weighs at least 110 pounds, and has a valid photo ID is eligible to donate. Parental permission is required for 16 year olds and certain height and weight requirements apply for those 17-22. All donors must pass the vital signs and health history examinations given prior to donation.Donors can now complete part of the interview in the convenience of their own home or office by doing their interview online the day of their drive. To do this, donors should go to and click on the “Health History Questionnaire” then bring a hard copy of the printed ticket with them to their donation.  For more information, call 337-739-4978 or e-mail alaughlin@bloodsystems.org.                                    ###United Blood Services has been this area’s non-profit community blood provider since 1953, and serves patients in 50 hospitals in 32 surrounding parishes.  The United Blood Services network is one of the nation’s oldest and largest non-profit blood service organizations, and is a founding member of America’s Blood Centers and the American Association of Blood Banks.