The Student Council at Southern Door High School is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The drive will take place in the Southern Door High School gym.
Organizers encourage eligible community members to participate in the life-saving effort. Donors must be at least 17 years old and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds. Sixteen-year-olds may donate with signed parental consent. All donors should be in good general health at the time of donation. Parental permission forms are available through the Red Cross website.
Appointments are recommended and can be scheduled by visiting redcross.org, selecting “Give Blood,” and searching for drives in your zip code. While walk-ins are accepted, you may experience longer wait times without an appointment.
According to the Red Cross, someone in the United States needs blood every two to three seconds. Because blood cannot be manufactured, volunteer donors are essential to meeting the constant demand. Organizers remind residents that one donation can help save multiple lives.
