Akron Elementary School is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive through its Pint-Size Hero program.

The blood drive will be held at the Akron Elementary School gymnasium on Friday, February 16th, from Noon to 6 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to show leadership and help save lives by recruiting blood donors for our upcoming blood drive. Each student who recruits one presenting donor will receive an American Red Cross medal.

There are two ways to schedule your appointment:

1. Visit www.redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code: akronelem

2. Make your appointment on the American Red Cross Blood Donor smartphone app. You can also register by texting BLOODAPP to 90999.  If you have any questions, please contact the Akron Elementary Office at (574) 598-2367.