Today and tomorrow, you have an opportunity to help save a life. With your pint of blood, you will help replenish a national blood supply that reached record lows in January.

This situation came about from low holiday donations, winter weather contributing to the cancellation of many drives, and a high incidence of flu and colds. To meet the needs of patients we serve, our region must collect 750 pints of blood each weekday.

What hasn't changed is the need for blood. If you are in good health, and haven't donated blood since November (or in the past 56 days), please give this very special gift for someone not so lucky. It will be the most important thing you do for a long time.

In cooperation with student groups, the American Red Cross will be accepting blood donations today in Atherton Lounge from noon-6 p.m. and tomorrow in Findlay Special Dining Room from noon-6 p.m.

I hope to see you there.