OEGE. 1st row: Ronda Norman, Denae Webber, Jenny Skurla , Sherrie Lanam, Linda Duck, Cara Walker, Linnea Benson. 2nd row: Erin Hundley, Jeannette Picklesimer, Melinda Hunter, Kenda Altmiller,Julie issing. 3 rd row: Josh Davis , Angie Hughan , Jill Nissing, Amy Paddock, Jenni fer Wolfe , athan Wolfe. Photo by Jason Burt. A COMMITMENT TO LIFEGIVING Arkansas cannot supply its own blood needs and has to import thousands of units from across the country. Harding University is one of the main sources of blood for central Arkansas. OEGE has sponsored blood drives for the American Red Cross for more than 20 years, making it possible for students and faculty on campus to donate blood. Michele Winter, president of OEGE said, "People need blood and it 's great to know there are people out there whom you can count on when they are really needed. " OEGE provided volunteers to help donors fill out the registration papers, put labels on blood bags , work the canteen, and make sure people didn't faint. They also assisted the Red Cross in cleaning up afterwards. In addition, they provided publicity, making posters and making the students aware of all the details. The blood drive which OEGE sponsored to help the Red Cross in September brought in 236 units of blood and benefitted many people. Winter said, "I'm glad we can reach out and help other people. It's great to see everyone come out, especially a lot of eager freshmen, ready to give for the first time. " Taran Rawlins said, "We can't make people come out and donate , so it's great to see all the interest that people have in helping others. " - Traci Busby "It's great to know there are people out there whom you can count on when they are really needed." Senior Michele Winter donates blood during the OEGE service project. OEGE sponsored the drive and participated in it as well. Photo by Michael Bass. OEGE --------F'3- 219 Social Clubs
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