The Southern Oklahoma Blood Institute worked with Southern Tech’s Student Senate to initiate a blood drive, February 20 from 9 am to 2:30 pm. Students and staff gave a total of 70 units which surpassed their goal.
Ty Thoroughman a Heavy Equipment Operation adult student from Wilson said, “This is my second time to donate. I’m O negative so they’ve been calling me. I don’t have much opportunity to give, so while it’s convenient and there is a shortage of blood supply I thought I’d donate.” Thoroughman gave two usable units of packed red cells.