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Decide to host a blood drive at school
-Obtain permission from the administration to hold a blood drive on campus -
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Figure out the logistics of the blood drive
-Decide where on campus the event will be held
-Determine the date and time of the event -
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Build a team
-Figure out who is going to help make the blood drive a success
-Individuals will need to help publicize the event and direct donors to the appropriate location on the day of the event -
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Publicize the event and schedule appointments
-Send emails to the student body asking for donors
-Make and post signs around the school publicizing the event
-Advertise the event in the school newsletter
-Direct students to the proper website to schedule blood donation appointments -
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Final countdown
-Confirm donation appointments
-Verify site arrangements
-Discuss volunteer tasks for the day of the event -
Blood drive
-Post directional arrows and signs to the blood draw location
-Meet Red Cross staff and help with set-up
-Ensure a smooth event -
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Thank donors
-Contact the Red Cross to determine how much blood was drawn during the event
-Send emails thanking donors for their participation and letting them know the results of the drive
-Thank the blood drive team that helped make the day a success
