Blood Drive Yields Pint-Sized Results
Thirty-Five pints of blood were collected in the blood drive co-sponsored Friday by the Southfield Student Congress and the American Red Cross.
That’s the word from SSC Adviser Andy Green.
Of those who donated, 33 were students and two were teachers, Green said.
Green said he was satisfied with the blood drive results. “Our goal was 30 (pints),” Green said. “We met our goal. We saved 105 lives.”
Senior Kaleb Baker, who is a member of SSC and helped organize the drive, said, “A lot of people committed to donate, and they did, and I am very happy about that.”
Twenty-two others tried to give but were turned away because they did not meet the criteria. Either they did not weigh at least 110 pounds, or their iron was too low, or the Red Cross nurses found another reason why they could not give.
Those who were turned away can give next time, Green said. The SSC sponsors two blood drives each school year.
Cierra Davis • Apr 16, 2015 at 1:18 pm
It’s awesome that Southfield gives back!
Ariell • Mar 31, 2015 at 12:57 pm
Very nice.
Cierra Davis • Mar 19, 2015 at 1:00 pm
Southfield supporting the community and those in need of blood is awesome!!
Autumn • Mar 18, 2015 at 2:41 pm
Great Story
Ashley • Mar 17, 2015 at 12:47 pm
It is great to know that southfield high students can be helpful
Kaleb • Mar 16, 2015 at 11:09 am
I’m president of SSC ! This is a great story