Kelsey, our senior, recently organized Two American Red Cross Blood Drives.
She did this for a couple of reasons:
1. The Red Cross is always in need of blood. It's a great cause. It was also an incredible opportunity for Kelsey to use her mad organizing skills. It took a lot of work, but she did an awesome job and had many people respond.
2. The Red Cross has a program called Blood Stock, where students can work for a scholarship by planning, organizing and executing a blood drive. We heard all about this from our friend, Cat. (We're always looking for college money.)
Well, last night, Kelsley got the call that she received the scholarship!! There were 25 students who were eligible. They put everyone's name in a hat and drew out the winner. Can you believe it? Kelsey won! We were so excited!
Lots of you guys came out and gave. It was so encouraging to her. It was a lot of fun hanging out with everyone AND blood is the gift of life for someone!
OH my goodness!!! That is so great!!! YEA for Kelsey---and, come to think of it---YEA FOR ME!!! :)
Posted by: Kathleen | January 28, 2009 at 06:21 AM
YEAH!!!! So happy for her! And I was glad to help out :)
Posted by: Lori | January 28, 2009 at 07:17 AM
Everyone is just thrilled for Kelsey, and proud of her, too. She did an awesome job and saved many lives by bringing all those people together to give blood.
Posted by: Cat | January 28, 2009 at 06:49 PM
Wow, wonderful!
I am struck by how BLOOD and it's topic has been so active lately:
Yesterday the nurse drew 9 vials of my BLOOD for testing.
Our recent Crosspointe series on BLOOD.
Jonathan's BLOOD test with CLEAR results yesterday. (Praise God)
Kelsey's achievement in helping others who needed BLOOD.
Amazing.
Posted by: Lee | January 29, 2009 at 08:47 AM
What great news! Kelsey worked so hard...twice! Excellent!
Posted by: jen | January 29, 2009 at 12:38 PM
Way to go Kelsey!!! We are so proud of her and praising God for all his blessings...
Posted by: Dellie | February 03, 2009 at 01:33 PM