Students donate to blood drive

By Crista K im and K atelyn K im

e HW Parents Association (HWPA) hosted a blood drive with the American Red Cross on March 9. Members of the community were invited to donate blood to the school’s Spring Blood Drive, which was held in Chalmers East and West.

HWPA Co-Chair Catherine Huang (Owen ’24) said according to a UCLA representative during the blood drive last year, 77% of their blood supply came from high school students.

Huang said holding blood drives has a large impact and she appreciates how the donors are supporting a greater cause to save lives.

“Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood, and every donation can save up to three lives,” Huang said. “I’m in awe of our donors who so generously take time away from their busy schedules to support this worthy cause