SAN MARCOS, Calif. – The Cal State San Marcos Department of Athletics held its first-ever blood drive Monday and the event proved to be a huge success. 40 individuals came out to The Clarke to donate.

The event, put on by the CSUSM Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and the American Red Cross, welcomed Cougars student-athletes, administrators and coaches, in addition to members of the CSUSM community. The women's volleyball, soccer and softball teams provided the best donor representation at the event.

To see photos of the event, click here.

To learn how to donate blood with the American Red Cross, click here.