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Chief Leschi Schools held a successful blood drive on January 31. Blood drive coordinator Cheryl Mayes, who is a teacher at the school, offered to set up the drive and was very helpful in getting the donors in. Sponsoring the drive was the Middle School Leadership class.
These groups of 7th and 8th grade students, while too young to donate themselves, were vital to the creation of this drive. They proved how important volunteers are to Cascade Regional Blood Services. These students spoke with the SPTLA (Student Parent Teacher Association) to promote the blood drive and also went from class to class asking staff and high school students to sign-up for appointments. These student volunteers were a key aspect of making this drive a reality at Chief Leschi Schools.
Chief Leschi is a tribal school, operated by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. Chief Leschi Schools has already booked their next drive, October 31, 2008, and are planning it around a holiday theme. They are very excited to promote this blood drive in the fall.
Schools like Chief Leschi are instrumental in supporting CRBS, Good Samaritan and our other community hospitals. Their contributions are important and appreciated.
Copyright 2005 Cascade Regional Blood Services
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