FCCLA/FFA Blood Drive Collects 35 Donations
Launch the media gallery 1 playerThirty-five units were collected at the Red Cross Blood Drive, hosted by Plainview FCCLA Members, on Tuesday, November 19, at Plainview High School. Although the drive was steady throughout the day and collected it fell short by 5 donations of the 40-donation goal set by the Red Cross. “We usually have a lot of Power Reds donors (which counts as 2 donations for us) and with a wait time of 116 days between donations, our regular donors were just unable to give this time.” stated FCCLA Adviser Ronita Jacobsen.
The next blood drive will be held Tuesday, January 14, from 9 am-3 pm in the Plainview High School Tartan Gym. Donors can go online at redcross.org to make their appointment. Registering early ensures the time slot that works best for you. Currently there are 52 appointment times and a goal of 40 donations. As a reminder, the total number of donations received throughout the school year determines the amount of scholarship money provided to our Plainview High School students from the Red Cross. Last year we were able to provide our students $2000 in scholarship money!
Launch the media gallery 2 player"We would like to thank everyone for coming in to donate blood and for scheduling their appointments and using Rapid Pass. This greatly increases the flow of the drive and keeps waiting time low." stated Jacobsen. “It is exciting to see first time and new donors at the drive. We hope to see you again next time. Everyone’s donations and commitment to donating is greatly appreciated.”