Rallying its students, alumni, staff and fans, the University of Wisconsin is the winner of the second annual Abbott and Big Ten Conference "We Give Blood" competition.

According to a release from Abbott, the university inspired 15,476 blood donations over the course of the competition that could save up to 46,428 lives.

In addition, nearly 37% of student donors said the campaign inspired them to donate blood for the first time, and more than 90% reported they are likely to donate again.

"I am incredibly proud of our Badger community for showing up with generosity, compassion, and fantastic teamwork," Jennifer Mnookin, chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, said.

"And I'm grateful to our peers in the Big Ten for their passionate engagement in this friendly competition, and

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