Instructor Jamie Head’s Nursing Fundamentals Class helped save dozens of lives last week.
The Career Academy and Technical School students hosted a blood drive on the campus in Troutman.
CATS students and staff stepped into the big red Oneblood bus throughout the day, rolled up their sleeves and donated.
In addition to helping make sure there is plenty of blood available for patients who need it, Head’s goal was to make sure her students understand the importance of community service and selfless giving.
“One unit of blood (one donation) can save three lives,” she said.
There was an urgent call for blood donations last week as Hurricane Idalia battered the Southeast. While all blood types are needed, there is an increased need for O-Negative and O-Positive blood.
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