Blood Drive 2023: Here’s What to Know
Daniel Aguilera, Writer
• March 27, 2023
![While showing her Vike Vibe, Kaylee Valencia, 12, was donating blood for the first time ever. “All my friends did it last time and I told myself I was gonna do it the next time and I did,” Valencia said. “Yeah I was nervous, but it’s for a good cause so I went with it and I plan on doing it again.”](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/blood2.jpg)
Saving Lives
Arely Macedo, Photographer
• March 5, 2020
Fall Blood Drive
Arely Macedo, Photographer
• October 31, 2019
![Downey High School hosts its annual Fall Blood drive on September 27 where Kirsten Rodriguez, 12, has donated a pint of blood. “I feel that the blood drive is really important cause it helps those who need it,” Rodriguez said. “I’m hoping my blood goes to someone in need.”](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/BLOODDRIVE_2_72_C-900x600.jpg)
Downey High’s Annual Blood Drive
Vanessa Carrillo, Co-Editor-in-Chief
• October 10, 2018
![Being a blood donor for two years, Kaithlyn Pineda, 11, gives helpful tips to those donating blood. “Don’t be scared of the needle, make sure you eat before you donate. You might pass out if you don’t,” Pineda said. “Also if your iron level is too low in one finger, ask to check the other finger to make sure you don’t miss out on the opportunity to help others.”](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Apr.20_FinalDraft_3_VanessaCarrillo.jpg)
Downey High Blood Drive
Hector Diaz, Photographer
• May 1, 2018
![Although last year’s blood drive was more advertised, Nelly Mora, 11, says there were still fellow Vikings at the gym on Friday ready to donate their blood. “This year we were like really stressed out about it and we had a lot to do,” Mora said. “We still have homecoming and the fall night rally and everything that we’re still planning.”](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Sept.29_3rdDraft_Vanessa_Carrillo_Ne.jpg)
Downey’s Annual Fall Blood Drive
Alexis Gutierrez, Writer
• October 4, 2017
![On June 5, Jennifer Gavriiloglou, 11, donates blood to the Red Cross in the Downey High School gym, because she wants to save lives. “This is my first time donating and it was a great experience,” Gavriiloglou stated.](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/IMG_0103_2_72.jpg)
Blood drives save lives
Sabrina Picou, Editor-In-Chief
• June 15, 2015
![At the Blood Drive, on June 6, the nurse prepares the needle for the next student who will donate blood. Downey High donated over 475 pints of blood.](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/IMG_0246_2_72_2.jpg)
Anything for the blood
Joey Flores, News Editor
• June 14, 2013
![PTA: June 2012](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_0021ee.jpg)
PTA: June 2012
Zaira Zamora, Writer
• June 21, 2012
![One drop at a time](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_9871eee-copy.jpg)
One drop at a time
Hanna Suarez, Editor-in-Chief
• June 21, 2012
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