UW-Madison students give back during Homecoming Blood Drive

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Many University of Wisconsin- Madison students got in the spirit of giving back Tuesday, participating in the first day of the Homecoming Blood Drive.

Students participating in the blood drive make a life-saving contribution to those in need. One hundred and twenty appointments were booked Tuesday, and the university has a goal of getting 123 people to donate per day.

Junior Santina Cullison said she’s donated before and has been receiving notifications about a blood shortage lately.

“So I thought it would kind of be important to come in, and I have the time to help out so I thought ‘why not?’”

There are appointments still available for Wednesday and Thursday, and walk-ins are also welcome.

The blood drive is happening from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 3-5, at Gordon Dining and Event Center.

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