Article: Plasma donation a source of extra income for UW studentsDonators can earn up to $200 per month

Amanda Mcgowan
University Wire
12-15-2005
(The Daily Cardinal) (U-WIRE) MADISON, Wis. -- For students looking to do a good deed while earning some extra spending money, donating plasma could be the answer.

Students have the opportunity to get paid for donating plasma at the Interstate Blood and Plasma Inc. Center on campus, called Badger Plasma, 319 W. Gorham St. According to literature available at the center, anyone 18 years and older, in good health and weighing at least 110 pounds can donate plasma.

Plasma is the straw-colored liquid portion of the blood, that plays a key role in controlling bleeding and infections.

UW-Madison junior Dan Hintz has been donating plasma at Badger Plasma for ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!