The Fremont High School’s student council promotes various events, including three blood drives, throughout the school year. Mrs. Bignell shared details about the most recent blood drive event. At the last event, they collected 47 units of blood. Student council sponsor Ashley Bignell, has been participating in the blood drives for several years. She became interested in the blood drive through her role as a sponsor. The blood drives have increased over the past couple of years. At first, there was only one blood drive, but the number has gradually increased to three, with more expected.
Ninety-nine percent of the people who participated in the last blood drive were students and staff from the high school. This included 21 first-time student participants. Out of 60 to 70 participants, about three to five are community members.
The blood drive saves lives. Just one pint of blood donation can save up to three lives, and having 50 units of blood could save up to 150 people. It is an easy way to help the community. First-time donors can learn their blood type if they do not already know it, and they also receive a $15 gift card of their choice.
The next blood drive will be held on Friday, June 20. The final blood drive of the year will be held on Wednesday, October 29, and the first one next year will take place on Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Claire Hughes, a junior at Fremont High School, takes part in the blood drive because her mom has cancer and undergoes numerous bone infusions and other treatments that support her health, so Claire wanted to make an impact in someone’s life and help the community. She stated that she also got more intrigued when she found out about the $15 gift card.
Chris Weddel, a band teacher at Fremont High School, blood donates because he believes it is important to give back, and it also helped save his mom’s life. Weddel’s mom had been in a head-on collision, and had it not been for blood donors, she would not be here today.
Stacey Smith, an English teacher at Fremont High School, participates in the blood drive because her mom and kids influenced her. Dr. Smith’s mom has donated a total of 8 gallons of blood, and all of Dr. Smith’s older kids donate blood to help save lives. Dr. Smith dislikes the sight of blood, but still donates because she likes helping families.
