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'Border Bash' Blood Drive Scheduled to Honor Aimee Copeland
UGA and USC combine forces to honor Aimee Copeland and family with the "Border Bash" blood drive.
The University of Georgia Alumni Association and the USC My Carolina Alumni Association are joining the American Red Cross to host a blood drive entitled "Border Bash" in honor of Aime Copeland. Copeland is a 24-year-old UGA alumna and West Georgia graduate whose story touched the community after Copeland contracted a rare flesh decaying infection in May. Copeland's father, Andy,sis an alumni from USC.
“This is a great opportunity for UGA alumni and anyone who wants to honor Aimee by helping to save lives,” said Randy Edwards, chief executive officer of the American Red Cross Southern Blood Services Region in a press release. “Giving the gift of life is priceless, and it’s a special way to honor this courageous young woman.”
UGA's blood drive is scheduled for June 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Memorial Hall and from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Reed Hall. The drive is sponsored by the Alumni Association, the UGA Students for the American Red Cross and the department of university housing. Donors will be able to sign a card for Copeland and the Red Cross will mail it to the family.
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The UGA Alumni Association is furthering their efforts by encouraging alumni nationwide to donate in Copeland's honor at any Red Cross donation center or drive June 11 through June 15. Interested alumni may post pictures and well wishes on Copeland's Facebook Page or sent them via Twitter using the hash tag #ugaforaimee or #useforaimee.
A "Border Bash" Facebook page can be found at http://www.facebook.com/UGAvsUSCBorderBash. To schedule an appointment to donate contact 800-Red-Cross or visit www.redcrossblood.org.