Our CTE Health Science program recently hosted a highly successful blood drive in partnership with the Gulf Coast Blood Center, resulting in 69 total donors participating and giving life-saving donations of whole blood, plasma, and red cells!
This real-world experience provided students with invaluable learning opportunities that connect directly to their classroom studies. Beyond the immediate impact on the community, the students gained knowledge about:
Real-Life Science: The importance of different blood types and the critical role of blood donation in hospitals.
Teamwork and Logistics: Working together to plan and execute a major community event.
Career Exposure: Observing professional medical procedures performed by nurses, phlebotomists, and medical technologists, giving them first hand exposure to various health science careers.
Compassion and Community: Witnessing how a simple act of volunteering can make a profound difference in the community.
Health Science Teacher Regina Mills noted, "The students saw firsthand how a simple act can make a big difference in our community. They learned the importance of helping others in need and how donating blood can save lives."
Thank you to every student, staff member, and community member who donated! Your contributions are vital to saving lives across the Gulf Coast region.