With school getting out for the threat of inclement weather, the Bray-Doyle  Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) organization moved their spring blood drive to Wednesday, March 6 in the high school library.

FCCLA sponsor Mrs. Vickie Carden said it is important for people to give blood, but it was more important to move the date.

“With school being out we needed to move it because it’s important to keep everyone safe,” Carden said. “It’s also very important to give blood, it can save lives, and help those that really need it.”

Not everyone can give blood and there are certain requirements that must be met for someone to donate blood.

“In order for a person to donate blood they must be at least 16 years old with their driver’s license and a signed permission slip,” Carden said. “Students that are 17 years old do not need a permission slip and those donating have to weigh over 110 pounds.”

Bray-Doyle teacher Mr. Michael Mitchell said he’s had a more personal reason to give blood.

“I remember when my dad needed surgery and the church got together and donated blood,” Mitchell said. “It was really inspiring to see.”

Coach Ron Booth said he sees giving blood more as a responsibility because of his blood type.

“I give because for one thing I have a rare blood type,” Booth said. “The need for blood in blood banks and hospitals has become depleted and I see it as a civic duty to give blood.”

Carden said the goal for this blood drive is to have at least 20 donors and at least 2 red blood cell donors.