Montevallo Contains Icy Roads, But Warm Hearts

by Max Greene

After this past month's snowy weather that plagued Alabama's roads with ice and immovable traffic, the American Red Cross came down to Montevallo for one of their quarterly scheduled donation visits. This time, however, it became a more urgent issue. Hospitals that depend on stores of blood and other supplies found the freeze especially frustrating.

"We have to move blood either by ground transportation or by air," said Vincent Allen, American Red Cross team supervisor. "If you close the airport, or the cars are shut down, that grossly affects the hospitals."

A Montevallo student donated blood.

With the need for blood more pressing than usual, the Red Cross' quarterly visits became more than just a scheduled donation. However they also understand the needs of students.

"Since you guys are so busy right now, we try to make it more accessible to come to you and make it easier for you guys to donate."