North Plainfield High School Students and Faculty Unite for a Common Cause

On May 19, 2008, North Plainfield High School students and faculty participated in a blood drive hosted by the Tri-County Red Cross.  From 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM, 77 people offered their blood for a student suffering from a disease that requires regular blood transfusions.  61 donors were successful.                            

"The Tri-County Red Cross is honored to provide the means for local students and faculty to support this student during their time of need," said Nathan Rudy, CEO of the Tri-County Red Cross.  "Our blood program is geared to making it easy to donate, whether its at school, work or the neighborhood."

The entire senior class was offered the opportunity to attend the blood drive between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.  In order for students to participate in this event they had to be at least 17 years old.  The average time for donating a pint of blood is 40 minutes, however student donors who were nervous required additional time.  

The student for whom the drive was held wishes to remain anonymous, a desire the Tri-County Red Cross always honors.

Though not the first blood drive on the campus , it was the first partnership  between the  Tri-County Red Cross  and North Plainfield High School.  Students and faculty were impressed with the Red Cross' service, commitment and professionalism during this drive and expressed hope in having another blood drive with the Red Cross in the future.

"This was a great opportunity for all involved," said Victor Webb, Blood Services Director for the Tri-County Red Cross.   "We're glad that everyone had a positive experience and hope it encourages more people to donate blood with the Red Cross."

To find a blood drive near you, visit www.tricountyredcross.org/blood.shtml or call Victor Webb at 908-756-6414.