As the spirit of friendly competition thrives in Cincinnati, blood donation takes center stage with the return of the Hoxworth Crosstown Shootout Blood Drive Challenge. Pitting fans and affiliates of Xavier University against those of the University of Cincinnati, this initiative looks to bolster local blood supplies during the crucial holiday period when donations typically dwindle, but demand does not. According to a statement obtained by the University of Cincinnati, the blood drive challenge is set to commence on Nov. 12 and will extend through Dec. 5, to collect enough donations to potentially save over 3,000 lives.
The call to action is primarily focused on students, alumni, and fans of the two universities; the challenge's schedule sees Xavier students beginning their campus blood drive on Nov. 12 and 13, followed by an all-campus event at the University of Cincinnati from Nov. 17 to 21, and closing with opportunities for alumni and fans to contribute at Hoxworth's seven Neighborhood Donor Centers from Nov. 22 to Dec. 5.
The efforts of individuals rolling up their sleeves to donate are not purely altruistic; there's an element of competition and city pride involved, with updates on the challenge's progress to be highlighted during the excitement of the Crosstown Shootout game on Dec. 5, held at Xavier's Cintas Center. Hoxworth is planning to announce the total impact of the drive in terms of lives affected, potentially saved, underscoring the collective contributions of Bearcats and Musketeers alike.
