Upcoming Blood Drive on February 25th

Story & Graphic by Kay Haas- Copy Editor/News Editor

 LSN’s National Honor Society is organizing a blood drive on Wednesday, February 25th. The blood drive committee is led by Brooke Winkle, senior, Brooklyn Cates, senior, and Danielle Miles, senior, and sponsored by Jenny Buchanan, history teacher. They are working with the Community Blood Center to help make this event possible.

   Donating blood is extremely important and helps many people.  

   “It’s very important for hospitals to receive different types of blood for things like surgeries, cancer treatments, trauma care, and chronic illness…about half a liter of blood can save three people’s lives,” Cates said. 

   There are some restrictions on who can donate blood. Parental consent is required for students under 16 years old. Some other requirements are being over 110 pounds and not having any infections. 

   “It is required that you feel well the day of donating blood, free of any symptoms of the flu or any viral or bacterial infections, and meet the hemoglobin and blood pressure standards,” Cates said. 

   The blood drive has had a great amount of participation in past years and is looking forward to this year’s drive. 

   “We are so excited to see this year’s numbers in terms of how many people donate and how many liters donated as well,” Cates said. 

   NHS members will be going to each mentor class on February 2nd to talk about the blood drive. Be sure to look out for the signups!