{"id":9438,"date":"2024-04-15T01:27:12","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T01:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fieldstonnews.com\/home\/?p=9438"},"modified":"2025-06-01T17:55:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T17:55:22","slug":"donate-a-drop-the-spring-blood-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fieldstonnews.com\/home\/2024\/04\/donate-a-drop-the-spring-blood-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Donate A Drop: The Spring Blood Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The time is upon us again when members of the Fieldston community aged 16+ rush to the Commons for the most unconventional drive of the year: it\u2019s blood drive season!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously helmed by the Future Medical Professionals Club, Form V Students Ariana Sidman and Zoe Ventura now lead the blood drive. Their rationale for continuing the bi-annual event is simple: increase engagement and save lives. Unlike many drives that work to aid an issue solely in the short term, a single blood donation can save up to three lives. Thus, a trip to the Commons this spring means much more than a momentary break from the day and an excuse to get an apple and cookie; it could be the critical difference between life and death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-small-font-size\"><blockquote><p>Thus, a trip to the Commons this spring means much more than a momentary break from the day and an excuse to get an apple and cookie; it could be the critical difference between life and death.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how many eligible donors presently contribute? \u201cNot so many,\u201d claims Fieldston Blood Drive Leader Sidman. When asked why events like blood drives are crucial, Sidman shared, \u201cAccording to the NYBC, 38% of the U.S. is eligible to donate blood, yet only 7% do. Zoe and I are motivated to increase that number, spread awareness about the significance of donating blood and educate the general public.\u201d All the more, the vital nature of blood donations is not only a necessity of the present but a need that will persist into the future. A third of people will need blood in their lifetimes, NYBC says. Sidman detailed, \u201cwe are all deeply impacted by this issue. It is important that we help those in need, especially preventable deaths.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-small-font-size\"><blockquote><p>\u201cAccording to the NYBC, 38% of the U.S. is eligible to donate blood, yet only 7% do. Zoe and I are motivated to increase that number, spread awareness about the significance of donating blood, and educate the general public.\u201d<\/p><cite>co-leader of the blood drive Ariana Sidman (Form V)<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily enough, just about anybody can be a blood donor! The New York Blood Center\u2019s (NYBC) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nybc.org\/donate-blood\/donor-eligibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eligibility requirements <\/a>detail that donors aged 16 must have <a href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/1\/#search\/ariana+sidman\/FMfcgzGxSbjqpcZgBnsLfrGLBkfRPJGh?projector=1&amp;messagePartId=0.3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">parental consent<\/a>, be in good health standing, and be free of illness symptoms for at least 72 hours. Nonetheless, factors like piercings, tattoos or travel experiences could impact one\u2019s ability to donate, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nybc.org\/donate-blood\/donor-eligibility\/common-reasons-people-cant-donate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New York Blood Center<\/a> can be consulted should any questions or issues arise.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/CU4hDAC9x97dyglXusasbXnwRwRDwvAyuJyBWHGaf6uPATEA5XPP3DbZVO-OuvzOljG-d7xmGdi2LdkKatXCysWixKhs6JclNFUAVbmpz8yKvwsTt8MqMI8XDbY9gX4kNhHnVGg-MQ2OHZhewHHg1zk\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:498px;height:329px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: NYBC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><br>Participating in the blood drive is a wonderful way to create imminent change and make a direct impact in the lives and conditions of others. While leader Sidman\u2019s desire to involve herself with NYBC stems from her \u201c[passion for] the medical field\u201d as \u201cit is something [she] want[s] to pursue in the future,\u201d participation in the Blood Drive is not limited to those eager to venture down the medical path. Literary lovers and active athletes alike are encouraged to participate, alongside any member of the Fieldston community. So, do your due diligence and<a href=\"https:\/\/donate.nybc.org\/donor\/schedules\/drive_schedule\/311773\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> sign up<\/a> for the April 30 Fieldston Blood Drive today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The time is upon us again when members of the Fieldston community aged 16+ rush to the Commons for the most unconventional drive of the year: it\u2019s blood drive season!&nbsp; Previously helmed by the Future Medical Professionals Club, Form V Students Ariana Sidman and Zoe Ventura now lead the blood drive. 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