On May 17, 2018, the members of the Class of 2019 took part in the annual Junior Blood Drive which takes place each spring at Kellenberg Memorial High School. During the drive, juniors who meet the necessary requirements are allowed to donate blood, either in the traditional manner or by donating using the Alyx machine. The technology used by the Alyx machine doubles the number of red blood cells collected and allows for donors to donate more frequently, increasing the number of lives potentially saved by the donors’ gift of life.
The total number of pints collected for the day totaled 226, which has the potential to save 678 lives. Congratulations to the junior class and all the volunteers involved!