The O’Connell Health Services Club ran their first blood drive of the year on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Students, staff, and faculty encouraged each other to support the cause and come together for this life saving event. One of the INOVA Blood Donor Services staff members also rolled up his sleeve and gave blood. As a result, 51 units of blood were donated, which can provide blood for more than 150 local patients in urgent need.
Special thanks were extended to all blood donors, with particular recognition given to many first-time donors.
The Health Services Club, led by Jenny Zinzi and Olivia Giaquinto, organized this blood drive and provided donor support throughout the day. The club’s moderator is school counselor, Kathy Black.
“The O’Connell community is sensitive and responsive to the needs of others,” said Black. “The members of the Health Services Club provided a comfortable environment and positive experience for our donors, and we hope they will continue giving blood, encourage others to do the same, and ultimately become life-long donors.”
On March 25, 2014, Bishop O’Connell will host the second blood drive of the school year. Until then, if anyone would like to be a blood donor, please visit an INOVA Blood Donor Services facility. Of the people eligible to donate, only less than five percent do. A unit of blood will help save up to three people. Be a donor by giving the gift of life.
