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Student Council hosts blood drive amid blood crisis

Student Council hosts blood drive amid blood crisis

Avani Rai, Editor-in-Chief
Mar 14, 2022

As the American Red Cross battles its first-ever blood crisis, experiencing the worst blood shortage in over a decade, Student Council hosted its second blood drive of the year Feb. 25.   Students, staff and community members donated a combined 75 units of blood, enough to save 225 lives.  The...

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The American Red Cross has declared an emergency shortage with CODID-19 impacting donations and high demand. Pictured: The blood bank supply at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on Monday, March 11, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Student Council hosts blood drive during emergency blood shortage

During a national blood supply shortage, Student Council will host a blood drive Friday, Nov. 19. Students 16 and older are eligible to participate, with donors receiving a t-shirt and a $10 Amazon e-gift card provided by the American Red Cross.  With the American Red Cross' blood supply at its...

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Student Council and the American Red Cross hope to exceed the 99 units collected at the November 22 Blood Drive. 
The years second Blood Drive is being held Friday, February 28.

Blood Drive: What to expect

Tommy Olsson, Senior Staff Writer
Feb 28, 2020

After a record turnout in November, Student Council and the American Red Cross will host the second blood drive of the year Friday, Feb. 28 in the multipurpose room from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For those interested in donating, walk-ins are welcome any hour on Friday. Before Donation Preparation  ...

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