Lives saved through blood drive

Green River may have lost the High School Blood Drive Challenge to Rock Springs, but they are still happy with the turnout.

Amanda Santhuff, Green River High School Student Council sponsor and language arts teacher, said Rock Springs donated a total of 256 pints, while Green River donated 245. However, more importantly, 1,500 lives can be saved with the blood donated, she said.

“Our communities are amazing, we had to split the United Blood Services staff on Thursday because of the snow day on Wednesday and we still came out with record numbers,” Santhuff said. “Green River is amazing...