Flower Mound High School participated in a Carter BloodCare drive November 14. Carter BloodCare reported 162 donors, and 137 whole blood units were drawn. One blood unit is equal to 450 ml.

To donate blood students first had to register, complete a questionnaire, and were checked to see if they were eligible to give blood. If they were eligible, a nurse pricked their finger to find out their blood type before actually donating. It took about 45 minutes to give the regular amount of blood. Giving double the blood took around an hour and a half to two hours.

“Deepest appreciation from all of us at Carter BloodCare for helping save lives in our community,” Chequetta Hall from Carter BloodCare said.

Carter BloodCare is a non-profit organization and is the primary provider of blood components and transfusion services. This organization is community based and provides for about 200 healthcare facilities in Texas.

After giving blood most students are very dizzy and tired. To help the problem, students were provided with a snack and drink before and after the blood was taken.

“I feel a little dizzy, but I’m ok, I’m fine,” Jordan Foreman said after taking part in the blood drive.

He said that it was a good experience, and the Carter BloodCare organization was very professional.

However, there were some students who disagreed with that opinion.

“I almost passed out. I was dizzy, but I’m better now,” Lacey Reeves, a constant blood donator, said. “This wasn’t a good quality blood drive. The nurses kept moving the needle around to keep the blood flowing, and they missed my vein.”

It’s normal to feel dizzy after giving blood, but the feeling of saving a life makes it worthwhile. Carter BloodCare, patients receiving the blood, and families all over Texas with family members in need of blood greatly appreciated the FMHS students that donated.