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National Honor Society Holds Blood Drive

By Virginia Ekstrand

Mar. 28, 2024 12:00 am

This faithful donor provided a bit of humor. He said the only time he was not allowed to give blood was the few months he spent recovering from his heart bypass surgery. He thought they were being a bit “picky.” (Virginia Ekstrand/New London Journal)

Twice a year, the National Honor Society sponsors a blood drive. It is held in the Lorber Gymnasium. NHS Sponsor Cory Reid confirmed that the community had again come through.

The Donor slots were filled, and a busy morning was underway early. Many students volunteered to help. There are papers to fill out and file and treat tables to man. New London is fortunate in that it has a stable, long list of faithful donors.

Student volunteers man the treat table and watch for donors who have finished giving blood in New London. (Virginia Ekstrand/New London Journal)

There is always a need for blood. Many other lifesaving products can be made from a pint of blood. All too often, patients have procedures delayed because of a lack of donor blood. Every pint is appreciated! The National Honor Society receives a small amount of money for helping set up the sites and providing volunteers. This money goes to help NLCSD students in a variety of ways. It is hard to list all the benefits of a well-organized blood donor program. The NHS sets a fine example while fulfilling its four principles: Character, Scholarship, Leadership and Service.

Several stations are set up for a blood drive in the Lorber Gymnasium. Nearly all are filled. (Virginia Ekstrand/New London Journal)
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