By BRODIE WEST
LAST month, Year 11 students from Mountain District Christian School in Monbulk went along to donate blood at the Ringwood Blood Donor’s centre.
Their teacher, Stephen Duke, wanted to encourage his students get into the habit of giving so that others may have life.
“There are many people who find themselves needing blood,” he said.
“One example close to home was our library teacher Caren Wyngaard, who required blood transfusions after a very serious heart operation.
“Without these blood transfusions, Mrs Wyngaard may not have lived. These are truly people in need.”
One Year 11 student, Bonnie, wrote of her experience; “Coming in to the blood donor’s centre, you start to get a bit nervous.
“This is a new thing to experience, and something you are totally unsure about. But it’s a great way to give back”
For more information on giving blood, go to: http://www.donateblood.com.au/
