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SubmittedNovember 16, 2016

On November 11th the FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) held a blood drive in honor of Veteran's Day. The slogan for the drive was "Save a life, you may even save the life of a soldier or a veteran". Student's started lining up early to give blood and by the end we had collected 54 units but due to long lines and running out of time over a dozen donors had to be turned away for another day. ...

Theresa Taylor
A Cape Central student is a first time blood donor.
A Cape Central student is a first time blood donor.

On November 11th the FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) held a blood drive in honor of Veteran's Day. The slogan for the drive was "Save a life, you may even save the life of a soldier or a veteran". Student's started lining up early to give blood and by the end we had collected 54 units but due to long lines and running out of time over a dozen donors had to be turned away for another day. A large percentage of the donors were first time donors. FBLA members provided refreshments and volunteered at the check in table, refreshments and encouraging donor.

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While donors were waiting they had the opportunity to write a message in a Christmas card to be send to solders.

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