RIVAL SCHOOLS TO COMPETE IN BLOOD CHALLENGE
Otterbein and Capital compete to help patients

This year, Otterbein College and Capital University are taking their rivalry off the field by participating to see who can bring in the most blood donations during their inaugural Otterbein vs. Capital Blood Battle. Donate to the cause from 1- 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, in the Campus Center. Otterbein alumnus Cabot Rea of NBC4 will be on hand from 1-2:30 p.m. to greet people and roll up his own sleeve to give blood.

Partnering with the Central Ohio Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross, this event encourages alumni and students to donate blood in the spirit of the long standing rivalry between the two schools. “Although both schools want to win, the real winners are the patients that will benefit from the lifesaving blood products,” said Heather Reichle, spokesperson for the Red Cross.

The winning school will be presented with a trophy during the pregame ceremony at the Otterbein vs. Capital football game on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Otterbein.

“This event is a great way for alumni and students to prove not only that they have pride in their school but also in their community “We know our alumni and students will step up to the plate to prove they bleed tan and cardinal,” said Director of Alumni Relations Becky Fickel Smith ’81.

Appointments for both blood drives are encouraged and can be made by calling 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800- 448-3543) or by visiting BloodSavesLives.org.