Tabor Academy’s first Pints for Pippa Blood Drive was so successful they are at it again on May 18 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Benefitting Dana Farber, the school collected 36 units of blood from 54 donors during their last drive in March and are hoping for an even greater impact.
“Unfortunately, several of our donors were unable to make their appointments due to winter colds. We are hoping the winter cold season has passed and that people are healthy and ready to give again,” said Lauren Boucher, the event organizer at Tabor.
Pippa Larsen, the event namesake and child of former Tabor faculty member, Ginger Larsen, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (A.L.L.) just before her first birthday in October 2013. Her treatment required many blood products and while she is now recuperating nicely, her struggle is emblematic of so many people in the Southcoast who are battling cancer. “There is no gift more valuable than donating this gift of life for both children and adults in need,” says Ginger Larsen.
To make a blood donation, either stop by the Blood Mobile on May 18, or call 508-291-8375 or email lboucher@taboracademy.org to make an appointment for a specific time between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm. A photo ID is required to donate blood, and you must be at least 17 years of age and weight at least 110 pounds.