By Sheila Albrecht, Janet Werth, and Jean Segal
Board Members, CSF of Bedford Dollars for Scholars
The American Red Cross, the BHS Red Cross Club, and CSF of Bedford Dollars for Scholars would like to thank the Bedford community for making Wednesday’s April 5 blood drive at Bedford High School a resounding success. The drive collected 63 pints of blood, pushing our annual total to just over 250 units, which is critically important since the New England area of the American Red Cross has a shortage of over 5000 units at present.
It should be noted that the American Red Cross awards the CSF of Bedford Dollars for Scholars program a scholarship up to $2500 if the program meets its annual goal of 250 pints. Everyone involved should feel proud that yesterday’s efforts helped secure this generous award for our BHS class of 2017 students!
Each school year, this collaborative four-organization group hosts four blood drives, and the Town of Bedford has become a rising star in filling donor tables and collecting life saving pints of blood, platelets and red blood cells.
A special thank you goes to all who have made, and continue to make, this important program a success. The Bedford American Legion Post #221, St. Michael’s Parish and Bedford High School have generously provided space and resources over the past year. Bedford High School students, teachers, custodial staff and administration have been a huge motivating force, not only as participants in the blood drive, but also as volunteers coordinating the student event. The Bedford Citizen has been instrumental in promoting and sharing stories of interest and information. However, most important, community members have given time and energy to volunteer and donate blood.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the blood drive in July and thank you for helping Bedford continue its tradition as a caring community!
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