Red Cross Blood Drive in memory of Nathan Morin

Donate blood in memory of honors student Nathan Morin
Help a local family honor son’s legacy by making an appointment to give blood

The National Honor Society at Alvirne High School is helping one of its teachers remember her son by asking others to consider donating blood. Donna Morin, a teacher at Alvirne, lost her son to suicide in 2022. Nathan Morin was a funny, brilliant young man who loved animals, and cared deeply for people. After graduating high school, he attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts to major in Mechanical Engineering. On January 5, 2022, the unthinkable happened when Nate, a 21-year-old senior, set to graduate with honors just months later, tragically took his own life while at home on winter break. In an effort to save his life, doctors and nurses gave him blood that was generously donated. Now Nate's mother is calling on others to roll up a sleeve to help save lives.

Please join us for the 2^nd annual Nathan Morin Memorial Blood Drive on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Alvirne High School. This year, the Morin family and school organizers are hoping to collect 34 pints of lifesaving blood.

“The need for blood is real; it is constant and it is part of the reason the National Honor Society is so motivated to organize this blood drive. They also wanted to honor the memory of my son, Nate, who was given a tremendous amount of blood in an attempt to save his life,” said Donna Morin. “I am forever grateful for the work of the medical professionals who tried to save him, and I am honored that Alvirne High School is dedicating this drive to Nate’s memory. No parent or patient should need to wait for lifesaving blood. I encourage you to make an appointment to donate on May 23. Give the gift of life.”

In thanks, presenting donors will receive an exclusive Tetris® + American Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to New York to meet Tetris creator, Alexey Pajitnov. See RedCrossBlood.org/Tetris for details.

May is Trauma Awareness Month. The blood already on hospital shelves is what helps in an emergency. The Red Cross depends on the generosity of volunteers to ensure blood products are available at a moment’s notice. Donors of all blood types – especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets – are needed now to keep the blood supply strong enough to support patient care this summer. Often the most critical element of a medical emergency is the availability of blood. With no substitute for blood and no way to manufacture it, volunteer donors are essential for hospital patients in need of lifesaving transfusions.

Donate blood in memory of Nathan Morin
May 23, 2024
2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Alvirne High School
200 Derry Rd., Hudson, NH 03051
KEYWORD: ALVIRNE

To make an appointment to donate, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), visit RedCrossBlood.org or download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App.

How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass^® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.

Date and Time

Thursday May 23, 2024
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT

Location

Alvirne High School

200 Derry Rd Hudson NH 03051

Fees/Admission

Visit RedCrossBlood.org to make your appointment to donate

Website

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