St. Bede partners with Red Cross for April 29 blood drive

School aims to collect 100 points at drive to qualify for $1,000 scholarship

St. Bede Academy junior Lillian Soliman holds up her free T-shirt from the American Red Cross after donating blood at St. Bede’s community blood drive on Feb.11, 2025. (Photo provided by Goldie Rapp)

April 09, 2025 at 3:11 pm CDT

St. Bede Academy has partnered with the American Red Cross to host a public blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, in the Perino Science Center.

Appointments are preferred. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org. Walk-ins also are welcome as availability allows.

Save time with RapidPass. Donors can save up to 15 minutes by completing the RapidPass online health history questionnaire before their appointment. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass for more information and to get started.

Building on the success of St. Bede’s Feb. 11 blood drive, which collected 48 pints, the academy is aiming for a total of 100 pints to qualify for a $1,000 scholarship to be awarded to a graduating senior pursuing higher education. By donating, participants not only help save lives but also support local students in achieving their educational goals.