Miller County High School issued the following announcement on Sept. 29.
Blood drives are often held where people naturally come together in groups, be it workplaces, universities or even popular places of business. Through the “I Am OneBlood movement,” Miller County High School’s Healthcare Science Support Services class sponsored a blood drive Wednesday, September 22. High schools are the second largest donation population for blood. Miller County Schools certainly did their part Wednesday.
About 8:00 a.m. Wednesday morning two “Big Red Busses” pulled up to the back of the MCHS where the CTAE hall is located. This was an exciting time for Ms. Sheila Anglin’s third year students (pathway completers). These students were able to participate in the actual implementation of the blood donation drive. This group has been planning for several weeks for this event. Lots of paperwork as well as the organization of snacks, beverages, and other items needed for the day of the blood drive.
The “I Am One Blood” movement has been instrumental in securing blood for the southeast region of the United States. This 24-7 service provides blood for a host of needs. “OneBlood” is a blood donation center servicing Tampa Bay, South, Southeast and Central Florida area. Whole blood donation is the traditional way of donating and allows the drawing of a pint of blood containing red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma at one time. Miller County Schools students, faculty, and staff donated a total of 34 pints for this worthy organization. A total of 40 individuals signed up to donate blood. Those who donated were provided T-Shirts with the logos, “ONE BLOOD—SHARE YOUR POWER and FIGHTER—THE ONE WHERE I DONATE BLOOD” as well as matching camo socks as a thank you for participating.
Community health is important. Activities to maintain good community health is essential and the healthcare class at MCHS would like to help maintain it. To accomplish this goal, the MCHS Healthcare Science class helped to secure a service that is essential to maintaining the blood supply for our area. Thank you Miller County Schools for your donations so lives can be saved. The Healthcare Science class plans to sponsor a blood drive every 90 days.
Blood Services began during World War II. officials realized massive quantities of blood would be needed for both the military and civilians. The U.S. Armed Forces needed a way to collect blood for shipment. Hence, the blood donor system. To assist in this effort, the first bloodmobile visited the Farmingdale, New York in March of 1941. After the war, few hospitals had blood banks. Many relied on direct transfusion from donor to patient. In 1947, the introduction of the first national civilian blood program was undertaken. A year later in 1948, the first regional blood center opened in Rochester, New York.
Today, here we are with mobile blood donation centers resulting in a constant flowing of needed blood to hospitals and other points of distribution. This is where “OneBlood” works their magic providing blood 24-7 to our southeastern communities. “OneBlood” is an organization of people who believe in and are committed to saving lives through the timely distribution of needed blood and blood products.
In order to prepare for an event like this much has to be done. The following students did an excellent job in their preparation efforts.
Ka'Shia Sedaisha Benton, Tiarah Natrese Cooper, Macee Gail Holmes, Emily Grace Howell, KeShad La'Joe Lavette, Makayla Grace McMullen, Parys Lamaria Miller, Lyric Taliyah Mahogani Moore, Jessica Renee Newberry, Maritza Perez , Callie Cecile Pickle, Amber Marie Roland , and Mia Francis Roland. This group is led by Ms. Sheila Anglin, CTAE Healthcare Science instructor. A huge thank you to these individuals.
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