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More Than 100 Blood Donors Roll Up Their Sleeves At STEM School Event

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (CBS4) - One hundred and 35 people donated blood at a drive hosted by Vitalant and UCHealth on Wednesday morning. Officials say 128 units of blood were gathered from the event, nearly double their expectation.

STEM Blood Drive 2 (credit Vitalant)
(credit: Vitalant)

The blood drive was held to support the STEM School Highlands Ranch.

STEM Blood Drive 3 (credit Vitalant)
(credit: Vitalant)

A shooting at the school last week killed Kendrick Castillo and injured eight other students. All of those students have since returned home.

STEM Blood Drive 4 (credit Vitalant)
(credit: Vitalant)
STEM Blood Drive 1 (credit Vitalant)
(credit: Vitalant)

Vitalant officials say the donations will help up to 380 people.

LINK: Vitalant Donation Page

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