CTSOs to Hold American Red Cross Blood Drive November 18 9-3
Launch the media gallery 1 playerCTSO Members (FCCLA, Educators Rising, FFA) held a calling night Nov. 2nd for the American Red Cross Blood Drive which will be held Wednesday, November 18, from 9 am to 3 pm at Plainview High School. “There are currently 18 donation times open of the 48 times. Our goal is to fill all donation times to meet the Red Cross donation goal of 36 donations.” stated FCCLA/Educators Rising Teacher Leader Ronita Jacobsen. “Nine of those are currently Power Reds, so I encourage you to consider that donation option.” Those wishing to donate may contact Mrs. Jacobsen or Mr. Kment at the High School 402-582-4991 or by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Successful donors will receive a $10 e-gift card and free Hemoglobin A1C screenings (to check for prediabetes and diabetes) as November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Donors do not need to fast before blood, platelet, or plasma donation, though they should eat a nutritious meal beforehand as it is strongly recommended before any blood donation. Lab results are typically available within 1 to 2 weeks through the Red Cross Blood Donor App or by logging into their online donor account at RedCrossBlood.org. More information can be found at Red Cross Blood Services.