The Bush SchoolAnnouncements
Save a Life! Blood Drive with Bloodworks Northwest- Thursday, April 25
The Bush Upper School Medical Club has been working with Bloodworks Northwest and will host a blood drive on the Bush campus Thursday, April 25. Washington State is facing a severe blood shortage, and organizations like BloodWorks Northwest are always in need of donors to help save lives.
Blood Drive with Bloodworks Northwest
Date: Thursday, April 25
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Community Room
Who Can Donate: Students (16 years and older), staff/faculty, parents/guardians
Required steps to donate:
- Bring a photo ID to appointment
Donating blood is safe, easy, and can save up to three lives! However, only about 10% of people out of the 38% eligible donors in the US actually give blood, and usually only about one or two times a year despite being able to donate up to six times a year. Since 25% of people need a blood transfusion at some point in their lives, the blood supply is very limited.
Sign up for a donation time slot here, the appointment will take up to an hour and includes some added rest and snack time. For students who want to donate, please be sure to check in with your teachers if you will be missing class.
You must be at least sixteen years old and at least 114 lbs (125 for first-time female donors) to donate, anyone under eighteen must have written parental consent. The full list of restrictions can be found on the BloodWorks Northwest website. All donors must complete this consent form and bring the signed form, and a photo ID, with them to their appointment (forms are also available in the Upper School office).
Donating blood can be scary for people who haven't done it before, but there are simple ways to keep yourself safe and healthy! Donors must stay hydrated by drinking lots of fluids in the days leading up to and after a blood draw. Eating before and after donating is also important, and snacks will be available in the Community Room after donating.
The Bush School is an independent, coeducational day school located in Seattle, WA enrolling 715 students in grades K–12. The mission of The Bush School is to spark in students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities.
3400 East Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98112 (206) 322-7978
The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment, recruitment, admissions, or administration of any of its programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, or sexual orientation. In addition, The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment on the basis of age or marital status.