The FCCLA will be running the spring blood drive. It takes place tomorrow, Thursday, March 15,  in the gym from 7:30am-1:15pm.

To donate blood, a person must be at least 16 years old, and if a donor is under 18, he/she needs a signature from his/her guardian. To donate, you  must also weigh at least 110 pounds. Eating a nutritious breakfast and/or lunch is encouraged before donating.

Trent Deevers said, “I donate blood because several of my family members have been in traumatic accidents and have needed blood and I want to make sure that anyone else who is in that situation gets the blood they need.”

The American Red Cross also gives incentives to schools that have blood drives. They give away scholarships based on the number of blood donations.

Donors can sign up online by visiting the American Red Cross website.