Lac Courte Oreilles, Wis. – April 25, 2025 – Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University (LCOOU) will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on May 7, 2025, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at 13466 W Trepania Road, Hayward, WI.

“Hosting a blood drive coincides with LCOOU’s core values of giving back to the community,”said Linda Londre. W”With a simple blood donation, we can help save the life of someone who could be a coworker, loved one, or neighbor.”

Blood is routinely transfused to patients with cancer and other diseases, premature babies, organ transplant recipients, and trauma victims, according to the Red Cross.

“The short amount of time it takes to donate can mean a lifetime to a patient with a serious medical condition. We urge eligible donors to join us in the selfless act of giving blood.”

Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with types ) negative, B negative, and A negative. According to the Red Cross , type O negative is the universal blood type that can be safely transfused to anyone and is often used to treat trauma patients. 

For more information or to make an appointment to donate, email llondre@lco.edu or sign up online at redcrossblood.org

About Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University
The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University’s mission is to provide Anishinaabe communities with post-secondary and continuing education while advancing the language, culture, and history of the Ojibwe.

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University (LCOOU) is a non-profit Ojibwe tribal college. We are an open-door institution that is proud to serve American Indian students. LCOOU welcomes non-native students and celebrates a diverse student population at all of our locations. 

Learn more at http://lco.edu