Cory Newen, a senior human resource management major, is working with Red Cross to host a blood drive on campus in honor of his late daughter, Iman Newen, who passed away Jan. 17 at nine months old.
Iman was hospitalized at Children’s Mercy in Kansas City, and Cory Newen and the rest of Iman’s family found hope when she received a blood donation. Now, Cory wants to pass that hope along to others.
“One day, someone, somewhere donated blood to Kansas City and it went to my daughter. That gave my wife and I hope,” Cory said. “I would like to help instill that faith and hope in other families.”
Cory is planning this blood drive with members of his team in his Building Remarkable Teams course as part of his major. The donation times are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 in the Heskett Center.
To donate, visit redcrossblood.org, enter sponsor code “WICHITA STATE” and schedule a time to donate.
Donors will receive a $15 gift card by email, plus a chance to win a $5,000 prize.
