National Honor Society plans another
By: Grace Eaton
SANFORD – High School is hosting its annual blood drive on November 10 from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. in the Alumni Gymnasium. Every year, it is put on by Sanford’s National Honor Society and the Red Cross. Students and staff can sign up to donate at a table during lunch the week before the blood drive, or using the link at the bottom of this article. Students 16 years of age can donate with parental permission, and students 17 and older can donate as long as their ID is with them on the day of the blood drive. All other requirements you need to meet can be found on the Red Cross website.
Sanford proudly hosts the largest blood drive in the state every year; last year, there were around 60-80 appointments filled. Over the summer, Sanford’s NHS hosted a blood drive collecting 42 units of blood, which NHS Advisor Ms. English says “means they could have saved 42 lives with their efforts.” These blood drives are not only very helpful for the community but also come with opportunities for the students. Last year, because of the amount of donated blood, SHS Senior Sophie Olivo earned a 1000 dollar scholarship as she was NHS president and a blood drive organizer.
NHS member and blood drive organizer Lily Peters says, “Blood drives [are] run through the Red Cross and are a great asset to our community, and helping with them gives me a great sense of pride.” Emphasizing the importance of these blood drives and the difference they truly make. Peters has expressed her love for helping the community in this way and says that she is “hoping that upcoming Sophomores and Juniors will be willing to fill my role as a blood drive leader.”
NHS President Kaylee Gauthier also mentioned how important volunteering is, saying, “a lot of people think you need to donate blood in order to help others involving the Red Cross, but volunteering helps too.” Whether you are at the blood drive to volunteer or to donate blood, it is a great help to our community and an important event.
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