Did you know (according to the American Red Cross) that every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood? Did you know that each day, more than 38,000 blood donations are needed? Please help!

The Garden City PTA and Garden City Teachers' Association will host heir annual blood drive Monday, November 17th, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the high school gym. The entire community is invited to "Save a Life" by donating a pint of blood. Students who are 16 years old are eligible to donate, but must have written parental permission. Students who are 17 or 18 do not need parental permission. All donors, however, must weigh 110 pounds or more.

Students may sign up Thursday, November 13th and Friday, November 14th during lunch. Tables will be set up outside the cafeteria. The permission slips for 16 year old students will be available to take home and have signed and must be brought back the day of the drive.

A healthy Breakfast (courtesy of the GCPTA) and Lunch (courtesy of the GCTA) is provided for ALL DONORS.

In addition, ALL DONORS RECEIVE A FREE CHOLESTEROL TEST!

To schedule an appointment to donate blood, please call or e-mail Ronda D'Antonio at 747-2526 or rdantonio@gardencitypta.org