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GHS Family Career and Community Leaders of America hosted their annual blood drive Jan. 16-17.
The American Red Cross sponsors the blood drive to gain loyal donors at a young age and to give FCCLA a chance to become involved in community service.
Regarding the drive, junior Katelin White said, “I’ve given blood five times. The first time I did it was with the FCCLA blood drive. I like to help others and I can do that when I give blood.”
At the Jan. 13 meeting, Donor Recruitment Representative Debbie Cox told students how to prepare themselves prior to donating blood and what to expect during the process.
To be able to participate in the blood drive, students had to meet a height and weight requirement and be 16 or older. Parental consent was required for those who were 16 years of age.
Before donation, students underwent a vigorous screening process to be sure they were eligible, which included a mini-physical and personal health history.
After the donation was completed, students ate a snack, drank a bottle of water, and rested before returning to class.
Students and staff donated 35 pints of blood over the two days, surpassing their goal by three.
Each person who participates in the blood drive donates one pint of blood. For every pint of blood donated, three lives can be saved. In addition, in the United States alone, blood is needed every two seconds, and each pint of blood has a 42-day shelf life.
English instructor Amy Gray said, “I feel like participating in a blood drive is important because it gives me an opportunity to help my fellow man and maybe help save a life. Since my blood type is O-, I am a universal donor, so I try to donate blood as often as I can.”
Donors will receive a donor card listing their blood type six to eight weeks after the drive.
Regarding the event, FCCLA sponsor Emily Bray said, “It’s a really good experience for students to volunteer and give blood, and it helps them become involved with the community. It takes a lot out of a person to give blood, and it’s a good thing that we have such a special group of students who are willing to participate.”
GHS Family Career and Community Leaders of America hosted their annual blood drive Jan. 16-17.
The American Red Cross sponsors the blood drive to gain loyal donors at a young age and to give FCCLA a chance to become involved in community service.
Regarding the drive, junior Katelin White said, “I’ve given blood five times. The first time I did it was with the FCCLA blood drive. I like to help others and I can do that when I give blood.”
At the Jan. 13 meeting, Donor Recruitment Representative Debbie Cox told students how to prepare themselves prior to donating blood and what to expect during the process.
To be able to participate in the blood drive, students had to meet a height and weight requirement and be 16 or older. Parental consent was required for those who were 16 years of age.
Before donation, students underwent a vigorous screening process to be sure they were eligible, which included a mini-physical and personal health history.
After the donation was completed, students ate a snack, drank a bottle of water, and rested before returning to class.
Students and staff donated 35 pints of blood over the two days, surpassing their goal by three.
Each person who participates in the blood drive donates one pint of blood. For every pint of blood donated, three lives can be saved. In addition, in the United States alone, blood is needed every two seconds, and each pint of blood has a 42-day shelf life.
English instructor Amy Gray said, “I feel like participating in a blood drive is important because it gives me an opportunity to help my fellow man and maybe help save a life. Since my blood type is O-, I am a universal donor, so I try to donate blood as often as I can.”
Donors will receive a donor card listing their blood type six to eight weeks after the drive.
Regarding the event, FCCLA sponsor Emily Bray said, “It’s a really good experience for students to volunteer and give blood, and it helps them become involved with the community. It takes a lot out of a person to give blood, and it’s a good thing that we have such a special group of students who are willing to participate.”
