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Immaculate In Danbury Hosts Blood Drive As Red Cross Donations Tumble
The Red Cross has lost 40 percent of its donor base in the last few years due to the COVID pandemic.
**News Release Submitted by Immaculate High School**
March 11, 2024
Blood donations are down – and that’s why the Red Cross was especially thankful that Immaculate High School’s Student Council hosted a successful blood drive!
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“The Red Cross has lost 40 percent of its donor base in the last few years due to the Covid situation and the fact that a lot of our donor base has aged out,” said Camie Mollica, a biomedical donor recruitment account manager for the Red Cross. “Twenty years ago, high schools were our largest blood sources so we are trying to push that again.”
The drive took place on March 11 and 44 people booked appointments – a combination of students, school staff and members of the community. Mollica said they hope to get 20 productive units from the event since some are ruled out due to medical conditions, medication or low iron levels. “That is fantastic and a good showing,” she said.
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“This is our eleventh year hosting the blood drive,” said Alexa Durkin, Immaculate’s Student Council advisor. “We wanted to support the community and give students an opportunity to give back. Our Mustangs were very enthusiastic about it!”
If you would like to donate, you can find a local blood drive by going to www.redcrossblood.org. If you own a local business, you can also host one by contacting the Red Cross.
