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Kirsten Bolinger
Connections photojournalist

Caption: Avondale College students and staff members queued to visit the Australian Red Cross Blood Service's Mobile Donor Centre this past Wednesday (September 2). Bachelor of Arts student Sarah Deppe (pictured) felt a little queasy after making her donation but with the help of a biscuit and some juice was soon smiling and enjoying the atmosphere. Giving blood is habitual for some. "This is an easy way people can serve," says third-time donor David Sefo, a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching student. Giving blood is not only popular at Avondale but also in the surrounding communities. Jarrad Berry from the Red Cross speaks highly of the support at Avondale and in the local area. "There's a strong communal attitude here," he says. According to the Red Cross, only one in 30 Australians give blood but one in three will need blood in their lifetime.
Credit: Kirsten Bolinger