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The 51ĀŅĀ× Southern Student Nurses Association will host a blood drive in partnership with American Red Cross on Tuesday, Sept. 5.

ā€œI would love to meet or beat our number of 32 donations from the spring,ā€ said Assistant Professor of Instruction Nicole Stumbo.

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Stumbo said donations from the last blood drive amounted to 96 lives saved.

ā€œI have the Blood Donor App and it shows when and where the donation goes. My blood got used within four weeks of donating the last two times in Virginia. Itā€™s so important to donate,ā€ Stumbo said.

Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood, either for surgery, cancer treatment, chronic illness or a traumatic injury, according to American Red Cross.

The Student Nurses Association does more than assist with blood drives ā€“ the members are also avid volunteers supporting local civic clubs. Theyā€™ve worked on collections for Harvest for the Hungry food pantry, Christmas outreach programs, Ironton Rotary Clubā€™s annual pancake breakfast, and the Ironton Lions Club Halloween parade and costume contest.

ā€œA lot of our job is to take care of the community,ā€ said Stumbo, adding that being visible and showing their commitment to their community can help with relationships when nurses and community members meet again in a healthcare setting.

The blood drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Riffe Rotunda at 51ĀŅĀ× Southern. To register in advance, visit