Have you ever thought about giving back to others? Here at Madison High School Mrs. Kilpatrick offers an amazing opportunity for all students and staff members. Mrs. Kilpatrick helps organize a blood drive that is run two times each year. KP partners up with the American Red Cross Association to implement a blood drive. The blood received from students gets donated to any hospital in need. Madison High School has been doing this generous task for just about over ten years. Multiple students at Madison volunteer to help run the blood drive. The students that volunteer are mainly part of Key Club or Drama Club. Students in the Drama Club receive lab hours for helping out during the blood drive. Each semester students are required to have three lab hours if they are enrolled in the Drama class. About fifty students donate to the Red Cross Association each time they come. If a student wants to sign up to donate, all they have to do is fill out a slip and then select a time slot. If the student is under eighteen, a parent approval form must be signed. On February fifth, there was such a large amount of students, some did not even get a chance to donate. After each student donates one pint of blood, they are allowed to stay in the gym for as long as they need. The Red Cross Association provides snacks and beverages such as juice and water for the students that decided to donate. If you ever want to give back to others, consider donating your blood through Madison High School!
By: Alyssa Lavdis
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