Photos: University of Iowa blood drive

UI is competing with other Big Ten Conference schools to see which one can collect the most blood donations. The winner, announced Dec. 7, will receive $1 million to fund student or community health efforts.

Jim Slosiarek

Oct. 22, 2024 7:09 pm

ImpactLife phlebotomist Nicole Ritchart puts bandage wrap around the arm of University of Iowa sophomore business major Riley Martin of Chicago after she donated blood during the Abbott and the Big Ten We Give Blood Drive at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Tuesday. The blood drive is part of a competition between the 18 Big Ten Conference schools. The winning university receives $1 million to fund student or community health efforts. The blood drive continues in the IMU on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The competition runs through Dec. 6, with the winner announced at the Big Ten Championship Game on Dec. 7, in Indianapolis. Donation totals can be tracked live at BigTen.Org/Abbott throughout the campaign. ImpactLife and UI Health Care’s DeGowin Blood Center providing donation services. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

University of Iowa assistant dean of leadership and engagement Keniese Evans of North Liberty smiles as she donates blood during the Abbott and the Big Ten We Give Blood Drive at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Tuesday. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

University of Iowa sophomore business major Katie Mateja of Chicago plays Paragon on a headset to help pass the time while she donates blood during the Abbott and the Big Ten We Give Blood Drive at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Tuesday. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

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