Blood drive begins this week

IU faces off against Purdue on the field, in the pool and on the court several times a year. But starting this week, IU will face Purdue in another challenge – the 11th annual IU vs. Purdue University Blood Donor Challenge.\nParticipants will give blood at multiple events between now and Nov. 9. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health, among other requirements.\nDonors will support their school’s team, and the school with the highest total tally will win. Donors will also receive an event T-shirt.\nIU has beaten Purdue in the Blood Donor Challenge the past two years. Last year, IU alumni, students and fans donated 4,700 units of blood.