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Last chance for high school seniors to get red cord from Coastal Bend Blood Center program

The program requires that the senior donate at least three times in the year or have five people donate in the senior's honor.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Hey seniors, if you want to rock a red cord with your cap and gown for graduation then you have until Saturday to take part in the Costal Bend Blood Center's Red Cord Program!

The program requires that the senior donate at least three times in the year or have five people donate in the senior's honor. 

So, grab your family and some friends and tell them to roll up their sleeve for a good cause. A typical donation only takes about 30 minutes!

It's one of the Coastal Bend Blood Center's biggest programs. CBBC officials told 3NEWS that students account for 30 percent of the blood supply in the Coastal Bend.

Community Relations and Education Coordinator Ashley Ramirez said being able to receive the red cord is a way of recognizing that those students are giving back and helping to save lives. 

"I think it's so important, that gives students who may not have anything to wear at their graduation, this give them an opportunity to show their efforts and what they are doing in the community," Ramirez said. "They're giving back they are saving lives it truly doesn't get any better than that. It's a huge honor."

You can find locations by going to the Coastal Bend's Blood Centers website.

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