On November 17th, there will be a blood drive at Hastings High where students will be able to participate.
A blood donation occurs when a person voluntarily has blood drawn. It is then used for transfusions and/or made into pharmaceutical medications by a process called fractionation. These donations will help those in need.
A blood drive is charitable for people in need. Students can engage in this event as an opportunity for them to be able to do something more.
“The blood drive is one of the NHS’ biggest community outreach activities of the year. We didn’t get to do it last year because of COVID-19 restrictions, so I’m glad we are able to give back to the community by reinstating one of our traditions,” senior president Pauline Jonglertham said.
When a person receives blood, they greatly benefit from it. The person donating the blood can also have several health benefits like blood donation can reduce iron in the blood cells, it can also reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
“I would say I benefit morally as I am trying my best to help others,” senior Hunter Anderson said.
Everyone has their own individual thought or opinion on high schools doing a blood drive and giving students the opportunity and decision to participate.
“As a senior leader for the drive, I’m able to work on my management and organizational skills. Additionally, I see this as a great opportunity for exposure into a facet of the medical field, which is something I’m interested in pursuing after high school,” Jonglertham said.
Giving blood to someone who really needs the blood, is affected by this donation physically and emotionally as the one giving blood can be affected physically and emotionally by it as well.
“I enjoy seeing my peers and community work together towards a common goal,” Jonglertham said.
The students of Hastings High are given a decision to help the community and the people that need help. The students are able to experience something memorable and come together to do good.
“Honestly, this year’s blood drive is my first experience during my time at HHS, but I think it is a great thing for people to participate in,” Anderson said.
