Southern Door High School’s Student Council and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, in the school gymnasium.
The drive will take place at Southern Door High School, with donors entering at Door 11.
Anyone 17 or older, weighing at least 110 pounds, or age 16 with parental permission, and in good health is eligible to donate. Parent permission forms are available at redcross.org.
Donors can schedule appointments online through the Red Cross website by searching for the 54204 ZIP code, though walk-ins will also be accepted. Participants may experience longer wait times without an appointment.
All donors will receive a $20 Amazon gift card via email after donating.
Troy Pertzborn, Southern Door High School teacher said the event highlights the importance of student involvement in community service.
“Opportunities like this show students how they can directly make a difference in people’s lives right here in our local community,” Pertzborn said.
Officials note that someone in the United States needs blood every two to three seconds, and volunteer donations are critical to meeting that demand.
