| Sorry for the dramatic headline, but this was a story worth sharing. Mt. Diablo High School students donated a total of 61 pints of blood on May 21. Well done MDHS. That is a gift that keeps on giving. Here is more information... Prior to the drive, the Red Cross and Mt. Diablo High set a goal to collect 50 pints of blood. The students exceeded expectations for the drive by 22 percent.
High school and college students provide nearly 29 percent of the blood the Red Cross collects for local patients. The Red Cross has a blood donor center in nearby Pleasant Hill (140 Gregory Lane). To learn more about donating blood, go to HelpSaveALife.org or call 800-GIVE-LIFE (800-448-3453). Have a safe Memorial weekend. MisterWriter |
Friday, May 22, 2009
MAJOR BLOOD LOSS AT MT. DIABLO HIGH SCHOOL - NO CASUALTIES!
“Introducing blood donation to high school students is very important. By making donation a regular activity in school, many students become lifetime blood donors,” O’Brien said.
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This is good to know. If I remember, our friend Katie Grace had to receive donated blood last year.
Good to keep important topics such as this in the news.
Congratulations Mt. Diablo High School students. You have very giving hearts!
I started giving blood way back in high school, and am still a regular donor today. It such an easy thing to do, it costs me nothing, yet can help so many!
People donate blood for free and the red cross sells it for $$. No thanks.
Anon 4:22pm,
Sure the donation is free, but who do you think pays for staff, nurses, doctors, storage of blood, lab testing and all the requirements to assure safe delivery of blood to those in need?
Usually I wouln't talk negatively of another's comments, but your is just ridiculous.
It costs a lot of money to administer a blood donation program. The testing is expensive. Somebody has to pay for it!
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