The Mizzou Homecoming Blood Drive surpassed its prior record by gathering 5,150 units of blood this year.
Conducted from Monday through Thursday, the drive exceeded last year’s total by close to 100 units.
“This ‘reflects the tremendous commitment of Mizzou students, faculty, alumni, and Columbia community who rolled up their sleeves to help provide lifesaving blood for patients in need,'” the news release states.
Over 100 Red Cross personnel from across the Missouri and Arkansas region united to support the drive, collaborating with the University of Missouri’s Homecoming Committee, students, and volunteers.
Their efforts established the largest student-run blood drive in the United States, according to the release.
The 5,150 units equate to more than 643 gallons of blood destined to help save lives.
“Each unit collected represents an opportunity to help patients facing some of life’s most critical moments, including those undergoing surgery, living with sickle cell disease, fighting cancer, or experiencing traumatic injuries,” the release states.
Mizzou Homecoming, which the university maintains was the first in the nation, will mark 115 years of Homecoming on Oct. 3.
The Mizzou Tigers compete against the University of Florida Gators at 2:30 p.m.
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