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04.27.2009 Red Cross to award two scholarships this summer
Summer is a time for students to relax, have fun with friends and spend time with family. But, students can also use their free time to help out in their community. That’s why the American Red Cross is offering an opportunity for two scholarships this summer to students who participate in its Bloodstock program.
To qualify, students must plan and organize a blood drive between May 1 and Aug. 31, 2009, that collects a minimum number of pints of blood. A $2,000 scholarship will be given away to a student whose drive collects at least 50 pints of blood, and to qualify for a $1,000 scholarship, at least 35 pints must be collected. Winners of the scholarships will be selected at random from qualifying students. Scholarship funds will be issued directly to the college or university students are attending.
“Last summer, the Red Cross challenged students to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for sick and injured hospital patients,” said Robert F. Fechner, American Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services Region CEO. “Dedicated students from throughout our community answered the challenge, and two of them were lucky enough to win some funds for college. This is a wonderful example of young people showing they care and they are making a real difference. We’re hoping to see even greater participation in Bloodstock 2009.”
Not only will Bloodstock give students a chance to earn a scholarship by coordinating successful blood drives this summer, it will also provide them with benefits such as networking opportunities, leadership development skills and a chance to cultivate many other skills that will last a lifetime.
For more information or to complete an application for a Bloodstock 2009 scholarship, go to redcrossblood.org.
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About the American Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services Region:
The American Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services Region provides life-saving blood to 103 hospitals and must have 1,600 people give blood and platelets each weekday to meet hospital demand. Accident victims as well as patients with cancer, sickle cell disease, blood disorders and other illnesses receive life-saving transfusions every day. There is no substitute for blood and volunteer donors are the only source.