The service mission of BSM and its National Honors Society were put into action on Wednesday, March 19, when National Honors Society sponsored a blood drive for Memorial Blood Centers. The event, chaired by BSM students, including senior Michelle Sauer, has become a staple service project for BSM over the past several years, continually achieving great success. “We usually get around 50-60 units of blood,” Sauer said.

Fifty to sixty units of blood is impressive, considering the number of lives that it can save. “Each unit given can save up to three lives, ranging from crash victims to cancer patients to preemie babies,” Sauer said.

The blood drive sparks participation from members of various groups of the BSM community, including faculty. “Sometimes teachers will come down and ask to go in and sometimes students decide to go with their friends,” Sauer said.

While some students fear needles, the potential benefit of the donation oftentimes outweighs that fear. “I’m terrified by needles, but I still give, just because I know that it’s for a great cause,” Sauer said.