Successful blood drive impacts ‘up to 133 lives’

Both students and faculty participate

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Jackie Gantz

During the blood drive on Oct. 3, senior Kaleb Wasmuth provides his donation.

Megaphone Staff

The first blood drive of the school year took place on Oct. 3 in the Shiel Student Life Center, and according to the teacher who coordinated the event, potentially impacted up to 133 lives.

During the event, which lasted from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the goal of 43 whole blood donations was met, and the goal of one double red blood cell donations was exceeded by seven, according to theology teacher Mrs. Katie Lewis.