Thursday was the Heartland blood drive. Many people came to give blood. People were motivated by the fact that with each donation, three lives can be saved.
From one unit of blood, red blood cells can be used for trauma or surgical patients. Plasma, the liquid part of blood, can be given to patients with clotting problems. The third part of blood is platelets, which clots the blood when cuts or other open wounds happen, and is often used in cancer and transplant patients.
All it took was a few hours out of the day, and for students that meant getting out of class. I am proud to say that I am one of those students who chose to give blood. Not only does giving blood save lives and make you feel good, it is doing what God commands us to do. God says to help those who can't help themselves, and by giving blood you are doing just that. There are so many good things that come from donating blood-- it's worth the possibility of getting a little dizzy. The worst thing that can happen is that you pass out, and that’s not so bad when you know you are helping those who need it. So think about it, and donate next year when Heartland returns to Westminster.
By: Claire Kuda
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