First 16-Year -Old To Donate Blood

2/1/2010

The morning of February 1, 2010 La Salle Academy junior Mallory Moreau became the first 16-year-old in the history of Rhode Island to officially donate blood as the Rhode Island Blood Center held a day-long drive at the school.  To see the Providence Journal video story click here

 

Close behind Mallory was her friend and fellow junior Katharine Agliata who was prepared to become the initial 16-year-old donor if Mallory’s early morning sample did not meet the requirements.

 

By the end of the day, 82 individuals had donated blood making it the most successful blodd drive ever at La Salle.  Several La Salle teachers, staff and some parents also participated in the drive which was covered by all the Rhode Island news media including The Rhode Island Catholic editor Rick Snizek.

According to the Rhode Island Blood Center, every pint of blood gives hope to four people.