{"id":124970,"date":"2025-08-26T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=124970"},"modified":"2025-09-22T11:54:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T16:54:56","slug":"nebraska-joins-second-annual-big-ten-we-give-blood-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2025\/08\/26\/nebraska-joins-second-annual-big-ten-we-give-blood-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Nebraska joins second annual Big Ten &#8216;We Give Blood&#8217; challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"panel body-content\"><div class=\"panel__container\">\n<p>The University of Nebraska is once again joining forces with Abbott and the Big Ten Conference for the We Give Blood challenge \u2014 a national campaign to combat critical blood shortages and encourage more young people to become blood donors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group callout\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On-campus blood drive opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>UNMC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aug. 28:<\/strong> Hope Tower Circle, near 40th Street and Dewey Avenue | 9 a.m.-noon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sept. 23:<\/strong> Lied Transplant Center | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oct. 30:<\/strong> Center for Healthy Living | 9 a.m.-noon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nov. 25:<\/strong> Lied Transplant Center | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>UNMC&#8217;s drive is operated by the Nebraska Community Blood Bank \u2013 the provider of blood for Nebraska Medicine \u2013 which is currently in a blood emergency with an urgent need for blood donors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Appointments are recommended. Donors can schedule an appointment for the drive&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/ncbb.org\/searchdrives\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"online, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online<\/a>. Enter sponsor code CHL or call 402-486-9414.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>University of Nebraska-Lincoln<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aug. 27:<\/strong> S Street off the Plaza | 1-6 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sept. 29-Oct. 3:<\/strong> Homecoming Blood Drive | Sponsored by Student Life and ASUN\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sept. 29:<\/strong> City Campus | 11 a.m.-6 p.m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sept. 30:<\/strong> City Campus&nbsp;| 11 a.m.-6 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oct. 1:<\/strong> East Campus&nbsp;| 9 a.m.-4 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oct. 2: <\/strong>City Campus&nbsp;|&nbsp;11 a.m.-6 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Oct. 10: <\/strong>Nebraska Innovation Campus | Sponsored by the American Red Cross | 10 a.m.\u20133 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oct. 29:<\/strong> S Street down from the plaza | 1-6 p.m. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nov. 14:<\/strong> Memorial Stadium | Sponsored by Husker Athletics | 8 a.m.-4 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nov. 19-21:<\/strong> St. Mark\u2019s on the Campus | Sponsored by the American Red Cross<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dec. 1-2:<\/strong> S Street down from the plaza | 1-6 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>From Aug. 27 to Dec. 5, students, faculty, staff, alumni and fans across the state \u2014 and from other campuses across the University of Nebraska System \u2014 are encouraged to donate blood and log their donation to count toward Nebraska\u2019s total. This year, UNMC has joined the team and has a series of blood drives scheduled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each contribution supports a lifesaving cause \u2014 and could help the university defend its title as last year\u2019s challenge champion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2024, more than 20,000 Big Ten donors participated in the competition, helping save an estimated 60,000 lives. Nebraska made it to the top of the leaderboard \u2014 earning $1 million to advance student and community health. That victory reflected more than school pride; it was a testament to what a united campus and community can do together. Now, the opportunity is back \u2014 and once again, every donation counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis isn\u2019t just about recognition,\u201d said Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, president of the University of Nebraska System. \u201cIt\u2019s about showing up for others and continuing Nebraska\u2019s proud tradition of service. Last year, Nebraskans made a difference in tens of thousands of lives. We have the chance to do that again.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mediahub.unl.edu\/media\/25393\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"See this video from UNL University Communication &amp; Marketing for more about the We Give Blood challenge., opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>See this video from UNL University Communication &amp; Marketing for more about the We Give Blood challenge.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blood donations are needed every two seconds in the U.S. They help trauma victims, mothers after childbirth, patients undergoing surgery and those receiving cancer treatment. Despite this constant demand, blood centers are facing dangerously low supply levels \u2014 and donations from young adults have declined significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The We Give Blood challenge channels the energy of college sports and school pride into a cause with life-saving impact. All 18 Big Ten universities are rallying their communities to donate. The school with the most verified donations will receive $1 million to support student or community health initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe We Give Blood Drive showcases the incredible impact our Husker community can make when we work together,\u201d said Troy Dannen, athletic director for Nebraska Athletics. \u201cWinning last year was a proud moment for the University of Nebraska, and we\u2019re excited to continue supporting this life-saving effort alongside the Big Ten and Abbott.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Join the challenge in three steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Donate <\/strong>blood anywhere in the U.S. between Aug. 27 and Dec. 5.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Log <\/strong>your donation (with your name, photo or confirmation email) at <a href=\"http:\/\/bigten.org\/abbott\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"this We Give Blood challenge link, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this We Give Blood challenge link<\/a> or by texting <strong>DONATE<\/strong> to <strong>222688<\/strong> (ABBOTT).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Track<\/strong> progress in real time at <a href=\"http:\/\/bigten.org\/abbott\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"the challenge website, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the challenge website<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether donating on campus or at a local blood center, every contribution helps \u2014 and all logged donations count toward Nebraska\u2019s total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each pint of donated blood can save up to three lives. Whether it\u2019s a first-time donation or part of a continued commitment, this is a chance to support public health and demonstrate the power of Husker Nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With national recognition and support for student and community health on the line, Nebraska is once again ready to compete \u2014 and contribute.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"\/secure-location.php\" title=\" hrVFSmF cr kKjR GLVTD\"> hrVFSmF cr kKjR GLVTD<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This year, UNMC has joined the NU team, and has a series of blood drives coming up where donors can log their donations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":75,"featured_media":124969,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"43174,45164,37353,33343,59763,101348","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-124970","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","topic-unmc-community","department-unmc-front-page","department-unmc-today-todays-headlines","author_override-cara-pesek-university-of-nebraska-system"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Nebraska joins second annual Big Ten &#039;We Give Blood&#039; 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