Illinois State University and Bradley face off in a friendly blood drive competition

Posted on March 27, 2024

*Wednesday is the final day to donate blood on both campuses. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)*

NORMAL – Illinois State University and Bradley University students are competing in a friendly two-day blood drive competition.

Dubbed “The Battle of I-74,” the American Red Cross is set up on both campuses to receive blood from donors.

So far, ISU has exceeded its goal of 30 signups with more than 40 people donating blood.

Jayce Eustice with American Red Cross said a friendly competition brings in more donors.

“It’s a friendly competition between these two schools. But at the end of the day, the winner is really the people that will be receiving these lifesaving donations,” she said.

Wednesday is the final day to donate blood on both campuses.

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