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91����’s Omega Psi Phi Fraternity will be holding its Annual “Charles R. Drew” Blood Drive with Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) on Thursday, February 16, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The MBS Donor Coach will be parked in the Student Union parking lot. All donors will receive a T-shirt. Donors can now check their total cholesterol on their MBSConnect Account.

February is American Heart Month and studies have shown donating blood is good for your heart.^{1, 2} February is also the month we associate with love and nothing says “I love you!” like a gift from the heart. Please, have a heart and give the gift of love that lasts a lifetime, donate blood. It’s good for your heart in more ways than one.

Donating blood is safe, simple and it saves lives. Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with signed parental consent, visit our Web site for a copy of the form), weigh at least 110 pounds and have a valid ID. Visit us at msblood.com or call us at (888) 90-BLOOD (902-5663) for information. You can also visit our Facebook page at and follow MSbloodservices on Twitter. When you give, people live.

Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) was founded in 1979. Mississippi Blood Services is the only not-for-profit blood center headquartered in Mississippi. MBS supplies a safe and adequate supply of blood and blood products to Mississippi hospitals from the Tennessee line to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Mississippi Blood Services is Mississippi’s blood service.

1 “4 Unexpected Benefits of Donating Blood.” News&Views.

2 “Why Donating Blood is Good for Your Health.” Medical Daily. .