A steady stream of donors came to the inaugural blood drive at Central Arizona College. Photo by Adam Wolfe

By Adam Wolfe

The Student Leadership Organization of Central Arizona College hosted its inaugural blood drive on the Maricopa Campus today.

Dozens of students showed up to donate blood between classes, and the four-man crew working the donation center had a steady flow of people throughout the morning. Students who donated blood were also rewarded with discounts to Whataburger and a chance to win a 2015 Volkswagen Golf (donated by local Valley Volkswagen dealers).

“The point of this is to help our community,” SLOCAC member Andrea Castano said. “One out of seven hospital patients need blood. In the United States, someone receives a blood transfusion every two seconds.”

The SLOCAC is hoping to make the blood drive an annual event. Judging by the turnout for this year’s drive, hosting this event each year could be a significant possibility.

Other events going on around CAC on Wednesday include a selfie scavenger hunt lasting from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to help students learn where things are on campus, and a “Show Me the Money” workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to provide students with information regarding financial aid and career services. These events will take place again on Thursday as well.

The SLOCAC will also be hosting a Popsicle social from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday. All students are encouraged to stop by and grab a cold treat and meet other members of the student body.

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Adam Wolfe
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Adam was born in New Haven, Connecticut, but spent the majority of his young life in Lakeside, Arizona. After graduating from Blue Ridge High School, he earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. He has been working in the field of journalism since 2010. Adam has worked in a wide range of fields including professional sports and international media relations. He has also been a breaking news reporter, sports columnist, government reporter and community reporter. He spent a year in Denver, Colorado before coming to Maricopa in 2015. In his spare time, he will often be found enjoying the great outdoors. If he isn’t hiking or fishing, he is likely hopelessly cheering on his Arizona sports teams. Adam was born in New Haven, Connecticut, but spent the majority of his young life in Lakeside, Arizona. After graduating from Blue Ridge High School, he earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. He has been working in the field of journalism since 2010. Adam has worked in a wide range of fields including professional sports and international media relations. He has also been a breaking news reporter, sports columnist, government reporter and community reporter. He spent a year in Denver, Colorado before coming to Maricopa in 2015. In his spare time, he will often be found enjoying the great outdoors. If he isn’t hiking or fishing, he is likely hopelessly cheering on his Arizona sports teams. Adam was born in New Haven, Connecticut, but spent the majority of his young life in Lakeside, Arizona. After graduating from Blue Ridge High School, he earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. He has been working in the field of journalism since 2010. Adam has worked in a wide range of fields including professional sports and international media relations. He has also been a breaking news reporter, sports columnist, government reporter and community reporter. He spent a year in Denver, Colorado before coming to Maricopa in 2015. In his spare time, he will often be found enjoying the great outdoors. If he isn’t hiking or fishing, he is likely hopelessly cheering on his Arizona sports teams.
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