The student-led event started after a School Without Walls staff member who lost two their sons to sickle cell disease. The event focuses on education and increasing blood donations, which are critical for people living with the disease.
The blood drive runs from 1 to 7 p.m. It’s open to the public. Walk-ins are welcome, but you can also schedule an appointment with the Red Cross here. The drive aims to collect at least 19 units of blood, building on last year’s total of 24.