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Fifth-Grader's Battle Fuels Annual Blood Drive Success
7 Oct
Summary
- Students craft items to support an annual blood drive.
- The event honors a fifth-grader with a rare blood disorder.
- This marks the eighth year for the community's 'Save a Liv' drive.
Students at Independence Elementary School in Clarkston, Michigan, are actively crafting bracelets and stickers to support the "Save a Liv" blood drive scheduled for October 19. This significant annual event was inspired by fifth-grader Liv O'Connell, who has a rare blood disorder.
Liv requires blood transfusions every three weeks due to her condition, Diamond-Blackfan anemia. Her personal experience motivates her classmates to contribute to the blood drive, understanding its vital importance for patients like her.
The "Save a Liv" blood drive, now in its eighth year, has become a cherished school tradition. Students eagerly volunteer their time before and after school, as well as during recess, to prepare for the event and raise awareness.
As Liv prepares to transition to middle school, the "Save a Liv" blood drive is intended to continue as a legacy project. It aims to educate future students on the ongoing need for blood donors and the profound impact of community service.
