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Hillsborough Today
By the People, for the People
SCVTHS Students from Hillsborough Organize Blood Drive
Over 50 people donated 30 units of blood at the school's blood drive event.
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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Students at Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School (SCVTHS) in Hillsborough, New Jersey recently organized a blood drive to help address statewide blood shortages. The school's HOSA-Future Health Professionals chapter and Climate and Culture Committee sponsored the event, which was held on February 2nd and collected 30 units of blood from over 50 participants including faculty, students, parents, and family members.
Why it matters
Blood donations are critical, especially during the winter months when supplies tend to be lower. This student-led effort helped to raise awareness and provide an opportunity for the local community to give blood and potentially save lives.
The details
The original blood drive had been scheduled for January 26th in recognition of National Blood Donor Month, but had to be rescheduled due to snow. On the day of the event, HOSA members assisted by overseeing sign-ins, providing information, and monitoring donors after they gave blood. The drive was held at SCVTHS using equipment and staff from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
- The blood drive was originally scheduled for January 26th but had to be rescheduled to February 2nd due to snow.
- The blood drive was held on February 2nd, 2026.
The players
SCVTHS
Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School, the school where the blood drive was organized.
HOSA-Future Health Professionals
The school's chapter of the HOSA student organization that co-sponsored the blood drive event.
SCVTHS Climate and Culture Committee
The school committee that co-sponsored the blood drive event with the HOSA chapter.
Michael Leviton
A representative from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital who spoke at a school assembly about the importance of blood donations.
Sarah Bahnasy
The HOSA Vice President at SCVTHS who was pleased with the turnout for the blood drive.
What they’re saying
“One blood donation can be the reason someone gets a second chance at life. We're very happy we could help to make a difference.”
— Sarah Bahnasy, HOSA Vice President (tapinto.net)
The takeaway
This student-led blood drive demonstrates the positive impact young people can have in their local communities by organizing events that address critical needs, like the shortage of blood donations during the winter months.
