High School Challenge 2008-2009

The 2008-2009 High School Challenge will run from May 12, 2008 through May 10, 2009. Six $1000 scholarships and one $500 scholarship are awarded each year for desrving high school seniors. Our thanks to the Springfield Clinic, the Springfileld Medicine Shppe and the Memoral Foundation in Bellevillefor supporting the blood center by sponsoring these scholarships.

Help a deserving student continue their education and help the patients in your local hospital. Please, give what's in your heart.

For more information please call our toll free number 866-GIVE-BLD.

Pictured are coordinators Amy Heath and Bill Puhse of Granite City High School. The school holds a blood drive in July during their junior/senior registration for the new school year. Since their parents attend the registration with the students they have the opportunity to donate together. If your school would be interested in holding a drive in the summer and increasing your chances of winning a scholarship please contact the blood center toll free at 866-GIVE-BLD. (866-448-3253)