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Local students save lives through blood donations
Lakewood Ranch Mustangs donated for the last time this school year
Emma Chapman - Mustangs Ahead
(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) - The Lakewood Ranch High School (LRHS) Blood Drive Committee hosted its final donation drive of the school year on Thursday, April 17.
Seventy-two donors showed up to the drive. Each donator received a $10 gift card and a Chick-Fil-A sandwich for recovery after donating. Each unit of blood is distributed to local hospitals and clinics.
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Many students have contributed throughout all four years of high school by donating and volunteering.
Senior Max Goesch said, “It’s an easy way to make a difference for the better while at school with my friends.”
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LRHS Blood Drive Committee President Nadia Gandhi, senior, is reminiscing on her time and contribution with the committee.
“The Blood Drive Committee has made an incredible transformation since I began freshman year. We’ve improved club membership and donor donation rates, both of which have made a tangible impact in our local community,” Gandhi said.
Students interested in joining or donating next school year can follow the committee on Instagram for updates.
