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School’s out and blood donation is in

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is urging school leavers who have turned 18 to consider taking an hour out of their day, roll up a sleeve and begin a life-long habit of saving lives. 

In the past year almost 5,000 18-year-olds have become donors in Australia, which is the largest new donor group by age.

Blood donation is something meaningful you can do which makes a significant difference to people who need blood to survive or improve their quality of life, including people involved in accidents, being treated for cancer or who have immune deficiencies.

Aberfoyle Park High School is no stranger to saving lives through donating blood. Already this year, our Lifeblood Team has saved up to 42 lives.

To become a blood donor and join the Aberfoyle Park High School Lifeblood Team, you can check if you are eligible by taking a quiz on the Lifeblood website. You can also register online and book your first appointment. If you would like to take a friend for moral support, you can make an appointment for yourself and a mate to donate at the same time.

Lifeblood staff make donating a comfortable and enjoyable experience. An appointment lasts an hour, but the donation itself only takes between 5-10 minutes, plus there are free snacks to enjoy afterwards.

Appointments can also be made by calling 13 14 95 or on the DonateBlood app. Find out more about blood donation here.