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Mississippi College and Delta State Compete in Blood Bowl


Mississippi College topped rival Delta State University to win the bragging rights in the 2015 Blood Bowl. MC Choctaws donated 89 units of blood compared to 54 units contributed by DSU Statesmen.

But, in reality, many Mississippians remained big winners in the Mississippi Blood Services drive last fall. After all, the MBS campaign helped more people receive the gift of life.

Mississippi College seeks to score its third straight triumph in the 2016 MBS drive as students make blood donations on the Clinton campus September 27-28. Two MBS buses will park near Alumni Gym between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to increase the blood units shipped to hospitals around the Magnolia State.

What’s the goal for MC?

The Baptist-affiliated university seeks to collect 100 units of blood and keep the Blood Bowl/MBS trophy housed on the Clinton campus. Phi Theta Kappa is sponsoring the drive.

No matter the final results, it’s definitely a plus for both Gulf South Conference schools and Mississippi residents.

The school winning the blood drive will be announced at the MC-DSU football game in Cleveland on September 29. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. Delta State’s football team defeated the MC Choctaws on the gridiron the past two years to keep the Heritage Bowl trophy in its hands.

MBS officials are delighted to see MC and Delta State tackle more competition this fall.

“Mississippi Blood Services is thankful for our college blood drive competitions which give our blood supply a much-needed boost every fall,” says longtime MBS leader Tammy Bouchillon.

Bouchillon estimates that up to 95 percent of Mississippi’s population will receive a blood transfusion at some point in their lives. But less than 5 percent of the state’s people are blood donors.

All donors in the MC-DSU campaign will receive free T-shirts. In addition, students and other school supporters are eligible to win a blitz of prizes. Among the best ones: college football game tickets to a $25 Kroger gift card, portable chairs and a stainless steel table top gas grill.

MC vs Delta State isn’t the only college rivalry that strengthens MBS donor drives. Every October, the University of Mississippi, Mississippi State University and the University of Southern Mississippi compete in the Transylvania Bowl to see which school recruits the most MBS blood donors.

Mississippi College hosts several MBS drives on its Clinton campus each year. MC physician assistant students are organizing a blood drive on Friday October 7. It runs from noon until 5 p.m. at the Baptist Healthplex.

Blood drives across Mississippi this fall will help people with critical needs. They include 3-year-old Lucy Suggs who was recently diagnosed with Leukemia. Lucy is the daughter of Drs. Brad and Jeanne Suggs, both Mississippi College graduates.

“She will likely need blood for some time, and the students and faculty at MC are stepping up to give in her honor,” Bouchillon says. The Nenamoosha social tribe is sponsoring an MBS drive to support Lucy Suggs on Monday October 10. Donations will be made between noon and 6 p.m. at the Baptist Healthplex.

For more information, contact Tammy Bouchillon at tbouchillon@msblood.com or call 888-90-BLOOD.