Blood Assurance awards grants to local schools

Sunday, August 13, 2023–10:34 a.m.

-Blood Assurance News Release-

As the 2023-2024 school year gets underway, many area high schools will have extra funds on hand thanks to Blood Assurance.

The community blood center announced that through its Heroes Grant Program, 53 high schools in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama will share a portion of $52,500, ranging from $500-$2,000 each.

In the Rome area, the following schools were recognized:

• Floyd County College and Career Academy: $2,000
• Rome High School: $1,250
• Pepperell High School: $1,500

The recipients are schools that held blood drives with the nonprofit during the 2022-2023 academic year.

The amount of money a school receives is based on several factors, including how many blood drives it hosted during the year, and the number of blood units collected.

After receiving the grants, administrators from each school will determine where the money should be allocated.

“Blood Assurance receives approximately 15% of our blood from high school student donations,” said Linda Hisey, Blood Assurance’s community engagement and development administrator. “We know that these students are the future of blood donation, and we hope to educate and inform them of the vital need for blood,”

The Heroes Grant Program is funded through proceeds from various events that take place throughout the year, such as golf tournaments and benefit concerts.

“Blood Assurance is incredibly thankful for all of the philanthropic support we’ve received from the community,” said Hisey. “Anyone attending one of these events understands the importance of seeing the leaders of tomorrow excel in school.”