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Wilkes nursing students holding blood drive

WILKES-BARRE - The schools in Wilkes-Barre are no strangers to rivalry; King&#8217;s College and Wilkes University have been in friendly competition for years. This month, Geisinger Blood Services has pitted the institutions against each other for its first annual University Collection Challenge.In honor of Donate Life Month, each campus will have a designated date in April to enlist as many donors as possible. The school that brings in the highest count will win ultimate bragging rights in this &#8220;blood battle.&#8221;King&#8217;s College hosts its drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday in the Walsh Room at 133 N. River Street.Wilkes University is set for its drive from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 18, at the Henry Student Center, 84 W. South St.To schedule an appointment, visit geisingerbloodcenter.org and click on &#8216;Make an Appointment.&#8217; Walk-ins are always welcome.In preparation for their donation, donors are asked to eat well, stay hydrated and arrive with proper identification. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old (or 16 years old with parental consent).

King’s vs. Wilkes in April blood collection throw down