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Students a major force in building America’s blood supply
With fall underway, students at many high schools and colleges are rolling up their sleeves in more ways than one.
Every year, students nationwide join the American Red Cross as blood donors and blood drive sponsors, all in an effort to help hospital patients in need.
Students coordinate blood drives throughout the academic year, with many blood drives concentrated in October and November, and then again in March and April. And student-run drives are sometimes open to the public—including alumni.
“Student donors and coordinators are extremely loyal to their schools and communities,” said Bonnie Meridieth, Director of Donor Recruitment for the Western Lake Erie Region of the American Red Cross. “Blood drives are a great way to build school spirit, engage in public service and make a difference to people who need blood for emergency or ongoing medical care. Students are terrific ambassadors for our life-saving cause, and are greatly appreciated by the hospitals and patients served through the American Red Cross.”
High schools and colleges sponsor about 19 percent of Red Cross blood drives in the coverage area of Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. Donors through these drives can range in age from 16 to 25, and give about 30 percent of blood collected in the parts of Indiana, Michigan and Ohio served by the Red Cross.
To schedule an appointment to donate, call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org for more information.
Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), meet weight and height requirements (110 pounds or more, depending on their height) and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. Positive ID is required at the time of donation.
Raffle winners
On Saturday, Oct. 1, the American Red Cross held two reverse raffles to determine the winners of the Harley-Davidson and the Chevy Cruz.. .
The winner at Napoleon Harley-Davidson was Joe Fox from Holland, Ohio, a 67-time donor. The winner at Dave White Chevy was Diana Schumacher of Grand Rapids, Ohio, who has a lifetime donation of 205.
Drug take-back
Oregon Police will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Oregon Police Division Garage, located at 5330 Seaman Rd.
Prescription drugs in pill form only will be accepted. The collection is open to everyone.
“Medication & You”
“Medication and You, What You Don’t Know Can Kill You!” is the theme of a seminar being presented by Compass Care Management, LLC Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. at the James “Wes” Hancock Oregon Senior Center on Bayshore Road in Oregon.
The seminar is free and open to the public.
Psychic/Health Fair
A Psychic/Health Fair and Bake Sale will be held Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Good Will Spiritualist Church, 300 E. Breckman, Walbridge.
For more information, call 419-833-5503.
Teen driving seminar
AAA Northwest Ohio is hosting its annual Safe Teen Driving Seminar Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. at Parkway Place in Maumee. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Geared toward teens who already have a license as well as those who will be getting their licenses soon, the seminar takes driver’s education to a whole new level.
Guest speaker Jacy Good and her fiancé, Steve Johnson, will share their emotional struggle after a distracted teen driver forced Jacy’s college graduation day to take a tragic turn. Safe driving techniques and other safety tips will also be discussed.
Participants will pass through a mock car crash and experience the tragedy of a devastating crash caused by a teen driver. They will also enjoy free educational materials, giveaways, refreshments and a chance to win a $1,000 college scholarship to the University of Toledo.
Reservations are requested. Visit AAA.com, local AAA branches or call 419-843-1287 to register or obtain more information.
Health & Safety Fair
A Health & Safety Fair will be held Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Wood County Health Department parking lot.
The fair will include information booths, kids’ games and demonstrations showcasing agencies and community programs that promote safety and wellness in the community.
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