Published April 22, 2010 Columbia Basin College in Pasco is participating in the national Cesar E. Chavez Registry Blood Drive Challenge.<\/P> The College Assistance Migrant Program Alumni Association is organizing the challenge to promote the engagement of Latino college students as community organizers in a national campaign. Last year, hundreds of first time blood donors were recruited.<\/P> This year, students enrolled in the CAMPAA service learning and leadership program will expand their efforts to educate their campus community about the critical need for organ and tissue donors.<\/P> CBC’s registry drive will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. Registration can be completed online by going to www.DonateLifeToday.com\/schools<\/A>.<\/P> Students are competing with several colleges to see which campus can show the most school pride through registered donors.<\/P> Register no later than April 30 for your donation to count in the competition. Awards will be presented to the winner in May.<\/P>
<\/SPAN>By Tri-City Herald staff<\/P>