WHS students earn Impact Award for commitment to volunteer blood donation

Five Williamsburg High School students will receive the ImpactLife Student Impact Award, given annually to students who have shown exemplary support of our region’s blood supply.

The Student Impact Award Program recognizes the many ways students can support the blood supply: as donors, advocates, volunteers, and blood drive coordinators.

Recipients of the Student Impact Award have completed one of the following activities while in high school: donated blood at least six times, recruited at least six new blood donors, or have hosted a local blood drive.

The five Williamsburg High School students receiving the award are:

• Kathryn Cox

• Jacob Malloy

• Emma Malloy

• Makenzie Marovets

• Erica McMullin

“Working towards the Student Impact Award is a great way for students to prove their leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, and help our community,” said Teresa Gottschalk, Manager, Donor Relations. “Our Student Impact Award recipients have demonstrated commitment and dedication to helping others. These characteristics will benefit our community long into the future.”

Student Impact Award recipients will receive an award certificate and a red cord that signifies the connection between the blood donor, ImpactLife, and patients who have been helped by the student’s support of our region’s blood supply. With permission from their school, students may choose to wear the red cord in their high school graduation ceremony.