News Release
Nov. 12, 2004
Abraham Lincoln High School To Host Bonfils Blood Drive And 9health Fair "In The Classroom" On Monday, Nov. 22
Abraham Lincoln High School is set to host Bonfils Blood Drive and 9Health Fair 'In the Classroom' from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22 in the Abraham Lincoln Community Room at 2285 S. Federal Blvd. Lincoln students have been trained to work as volunteers to help out with both the health fair and the blood drive.
The blood drive is part of Bonfils' High School Challenge. The challenge calls for Colorado high schools to participate by organizing a blood drive and then competing for the highest percentage of blood donors from their eligible student body. In addition, blood donors will be eligible to win a Bonfils-sponsored trip to New York City for a behind-the-scenes tour of MTV studios. Entry forms will be provided at the school.
Donors need to be in good general health with no history of hepatitis or HIV, however there are additional medical requirements, including:
- At least 18 years old or 17 years old with parental consent
- Weigh at least 110 pounds
- No tattoos for at least one year
- No piercings for at least one year (unless performed in a physician's office)
- No use of illegal or street drugs by needle (even once)
- Most medications are acceptable, but please check prior to donating
About 9Health Fair In the Classroom
9Health Fair In the Classroom is offered by 9 News at no charge to any school in the state of Colorado. The program is planned by, given for and conducted by the students. With the guidance and support of the school staff advisor, students coordinate health screenings and educational learning centers for their peers.
The In the Classroom program has been in existence for 21 years and during this time more than 300,000 young people and 900 schools have participated. The program has enabled students to learn more about their own health, safety issues, teen medical trends, and lifestyle options open to them at critical decision-making times in their lives.
About the Bonfils Blood Center
Bonfils Blood Center is an integral part of the healthcare system throughout Colorado. It now operates nine community donor centers, serves over 115 statewide healthcare facilities, collects more than 200,000 units of blood every year, and offers a variety of services to better meet the needs of the community, including the Colorado Marrow Donor Program and Laboratories At Bonfils. Bonfils Blood Center currently provides blood and blood products to more than 115 hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout Colorado.
For more information, contact Abraham Lincoln High School at 303-727-5000 or visit www.bonfils.org or www.9healthfair.org/classroom.htm.