By Katie Northcott, News Director
Kaegan Young of Shelbyville helped save lives by hosting an American Red Cross blood drive and earned a $2,500 scholarship as a result of her lifesaving efforts.
As part of the Red Cross Leaders Save Lives program, Young hosted a blood drive at the First Baptist Church in Shelbyville on June 19. The drive collected 158 blood donations with a total of 131 donors. As a result, Young was eligible to be entered into a drawing for a scholarship and was chosen as a winner. She was also awarded a gift card.
Young rallied the Shelbyville Community to host this special blood drive
in honor of her younger sister, Kaemey, who is currently battling Acute
Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
“I saw firsthand the impact the transfusions had on my sister and my eyes were open to how important blood donations are and how they truly save lives,” Young said. “Hosting a blood drive is one of the most fulfilling experiences you will ever have. It gives you the chance to bless another patient and their family in more ways than you ever thought possible.”
The Leaders Save Lives program encourages community-minded high school
and college students to host blood drives to help maintain the blood
supply for patients in need of lifesaving transfusions.
Students can sign up to host Leaders Save Lives blood drives during seasonal timeframes throughout the year. For more information, visit RedCrossBlood.org/LeadersSaveLives.
To donate blood, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information.
All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission.
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