The West Student Council hosted the American Red Cross Bloodmobile on Friday, December 3, and 52 students signed up to give blood, surpassing the goal for the day. By the end of the day the Genesee-Lapeer Chapter of the American Red Cross had collected 36 pints of blood.
The next Red Cross blood drive at the school is set for March 30.
The Red Cross explains that there is a critical need for blood donors right now. “In fact, someone is counting on you at this very moment to give the gift of life,” notes a Red Cross spokesperson. All blood types are needed, but type O negative donors can make the difference between an adequate blood supply and a shortage.
Anyone interested in donating blood can call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org/make-donation to find a convenient blood donation location and to schedule a lifesaving blood donation appointment.
Photo caption:
Red Cross Nurse Dawn Moos checks on Senior Chris Collins. Red Cross Nurse Garry Hamm is cataloging blood in the background.
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