MTSU and WKU Face Off in Annual 100 Miles of Hope Blood Drive November 2-4
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is teaming up with the American Red Cross for the annual 100 Miles of Hope Blood Drive, taking place November 2-4 on the MTSU campus in Murfreesboro.
The three-day event brings together the MTSU Blue Raiders and Conference USA rival Western Kentucky University (WKU) Hilltoppers for a friendly competition to see which university community can collect the most blood donations and claim the coveted 100 Miles of Hope challenge trophy.
While the competition adds some school spirit to the event, the ultimate goal is to help save lives by encouraging blood donations.
Blood Drive Dates, Times and Location
The blood drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, November 2, through Wednesday, November 4, at the Campus Recreation Center gym, located at 1848 Blue Raider Drive in Murfreesboro.
The event is open to MTSU students, faculty, staff and the general public. Community members are encouraged to participate and help the Blue Raiders bring home the trophy.
Free Gifts and Incentives for Blood Donors
Participants will receive several special incentives for donating blood, including:
- A free T-shirt
- A $10 Amazon eGift card
- 200 bonus points toward Blood Donor Rewards
- Free A1C testing
- A free pizza meal
- Tickets to an MTSU home football game
How to Schedule a Blood Donation
Those interested in donating blood can schedule an appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org and entering the sponsor code MTSU.
Appointments can also be scheduled by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Free Parking Available for Community Donors
Off-campus donors can take advantage of free visitor parking at MT One Stop, located at 1860 Blue Raider Drive, next to the Campus Recreation Center.
A searchable MTSU campus parking map is available at bit.ly/2026parkingmap.
The 100 Miles of Hope Blood Drive offers the Murfreesboro community an opportunity to support a lifesaving cause while showing their Blue Raider pride.
Whether you're an MTSU student, alumnus or community member, every eligible donation helps support patients in need and brings MTSU one step closer to claiming the challenge trophy.
