"We're proud to celebrate the dedication and civic contributions of high school seniors who better their community by supporting the Red Cross and its lifesaving mission," said Bob Kaufman, President Emeritus of Bob's Discount Furniture.

1. Bob's Discount Furniture and the American Red Cross are pleased to launch the
annual Bob's Discount Furniture $250,000 High School Heroes Scholarship
Program. The program recognizes students who make exceptional contributions to
the American Red Cross blood donation program in their schools, and helps
encourage young people to become involved by helping patients in need.
High school students play an important role in supporting a sufficient blood supply.
Blood donations at high schools and college blood drives account for up to 20
percent of donations during the school year, which is why scholarship programs like
this one are important in ensuring blood is available to patients.
“For more than 18 years old, Bob's Discount Furniture has been an unwavering
supporter of the Red Cross and the patients and communities we reserve,” said Jeff
Meyer, CEO, American Red Cross Connecticut and Massachusetts Blood Services
Region. "The scholarship program helps the Red Cross make a difference in the lives
of patients and empowers high school students to take a leadership role."

2. "We're proud to celebrate the dedication and civic contributions of high school
seniors who better their community by supporting the Red Cross and its
lifesaving mission," said Bob Kaufman, President Emeritus of Bob's Discount
Furniture. "Since this scholarship program launched in 2009, we've awarded
nearly $650,000 to hundreds of students in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New
Jersey and New York and look forward to touching more lives this year." Through
the generosity of Bob, employees, customers and members of the community,
Bob's Discount Furniture blood drives have collected more than 38,00 units of
lifesaving blood.
Students who host at least two high school blood drives throughout the year and
achieve an annual participation rate of at least 30 percent of age eligible students
are qualified to win a base scholarship of $250. Students who meet those initial
requirements are also eligible to win additional scholarships, including up to
eight $1,000 grand prize scholarships per winning school, which is determined
by totaling the blood units donated from each school. The winners in each state
are determined by the number of students who donate and the total units
collected. For complete contest rules and to learn how you can get involved, visit
http://www.mybobs.com/outreach/highschoolheroes

3. How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcross-
blood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS(1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or
for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for
patients. A blood donor card or driver's license or two other forms of
identification are required at check-in. Individual who are17 years of age, weigh at
least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.
High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to
meet certain height and weight requirements.
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