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Miguel Bonilla
Senior Capstone
Period 8th
Mrs. Frank

BLOOD DRIVE PROPOSAL

I. INTRODUCTION
Through my words, I attempt to be the voice of awareness to an issue
impacting humanity in the millions. As I sit here typing this words and as you sit
there reading them, millions of people worldwide are victims to countless forms
of pain and suffering. As time moves forth, millions of people are injured, suffer
from illness and struggle at the brink of death- fighting to hang on to life; these
people are in dire need of something which embodies the very essence of life and
the means for substantial survival- blood.
It is estimated that 32,000 pints of blood are needed daily in the U.S. alone
[BNL]. However; the need and demand for blood transfusions extends beyond the
confinements of our community, beyond the borders of our land; it is a worldwide
problem. The advocating and practice of blood donations is a service that should
be greater facilitated to people all across the glove; doing so will have a
significant impact on the lives of thousands in need, as research shows, one
donation can save an average of up to three lives [Red Cross].
As a global citizen, I feel compelled to care and seek help for others and
through my Capstone project I hope to achieve just that. In order to raise
awareness as well as provide aid in our local community, I, along with my two
partners, will organize and hope to successfully execute two blood drives
throughout both semesters of our senior year. These blood drives are means of
contributing to the cause of meeting the high demand for blood donations needed
daily to save lives of thousands of people.
My initial argument will be that through the organizing and execution of
two blood drives with an average of eighty donors per drive, I might be able to
positively impact the lives of hundreds and make a difference for the donors,
recipients and loved ones of those whose lives are impacted through blood
transfusions attained through my Capstone project.
My Capstone will address the four Asia Society Leadership Performance
Outcomes categories- Investigating the World, Recognizing Perspectives,
Communicating Ideas and Taking Action. This project will be a stepping stone in
preparing me academically for writing college research papers. I will acquire
hands on experience by organizing the Blood Drive event; it will give me
experience writing an in-depth research paper and help me become more effective
gatherer and interpreter of information as well as an effective user of technology

Sponsor Approved: __________ Date: _____

S. Frank: ___________Date:______
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needed for competent research. Also, I believe through this project, I will achieve
personal growth in self motivation, organization, multitasking and communication
skills, which will prove very useful in college.

II. LEARNING OBJECTIVES

i. To learn more about blood transfusions
ii. To help save the lives of hundreds in need
iii. To learn how to properly manage and organize an event
iv. To motivate others to help out those in need
v. To promote the good will of human kindness
vi. To improve my management skills
vii. To improve the quality of my research work
viii. To share with others the importance of donating blood

III. ACTIVITIES AND TIMELINES

ACTIVITY TIMELINE
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I will conduct preliminary research online September 13 2013
I will have my first meeting with my sponsor September 17, 2013
I will turn in rough draft proposal to sponsor September 23, 2013
for reviewing and editing
I will attend first meeting with Blood Center September 24, 2013
representative and receive due training
I will turn in final draft proposal to Mrs. Frank September 27, 2013
I will hold High school assembly and kick off October 1, 2013
recruitment for volunteers and donors
I will fundraise and turn in money for October 1- October 22, 2013
volunteer shirts to my sponsor
I will Execute the first Blood drive and await October 31, 2013
instructions from Blood Center about a second
one
I will draft and review my Research paper October 13, 2013
I will review my research paper according to October 14, 2013
sponsor corrections
I will turn in Final draft research paper November 2, 2013
I will create my final presentation and defense To be decided after hosting second blood drive
of learning to present to Mrs. Frank, My
sponsor and my club

IV. Form

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S. Frank: ___________Date:______
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My Capstone will take two forms. First will be a 6-8 page college level research paper
with citations and a works cited page. Secondly, I will organize and host two blood drives in
October and during the second semester of my senior year.

I will present my findings from my research paper and learning experience to the
Sharpstown International Community at my presentation and Defense of Learning at the end
of the second Semester. In my 20-30 minute presentation I will defend my research,
argument and learning objectives. The audience will be Mrs. Frank, My sponsor and the
student body involve with the event.

V. Preparations

To complete this Capstone I will need

i. A Capstone binder and Website

ii. Public speaking skills
iii. Approval to host blood drive and required assemblies
iv. Help from my sponsor, Nurse Adams
v. A flash drive
vi. Volunteer team made of fellow students
vii. Note cards
viii. Access to the internet and Microsoft word
ix. Help from my team members
x. Motivation
xi. Hard work
xii. Luck!

Among the greatest obstacles I expect to encounter in doing my Capstone project is the
recruitment of volunteers and donors. Donors are particularly hard to find due to
misconceptions and fears people have about blood transfusions; statistics show the fear of
needles as the number one reason people are reluctant to donate [UMMC]. Another
obstacle I intend to address is the managing of my time as well as that of the volunteers in
ensuring I create a functional schedule that suits every individual’s specific needs in
order to secure a successfully executed blood drive. Another obstacle I expect to face is
getting all fundraising done in time to ensure all those who volunteer are rewarded with a
t-shirt that accompanies the memories made through the duration of this Capstone
project.

Sponsor Approved: __________ Date: _____

S. Frank: ___________Date:______
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WORKS CITED

"Blood Facts and Statistics." American Red Cross. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Sept. 2013.

"BNL Blood Drives: 56 Facts." BNL Blood Drives: 56 Facts. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Sept. 2013.

"Reasons People Don't Give Blood." University of Maryland Medical Center. N.p., n.d. Web. 26
Sept. 2013.

Sponsor Approved: __________ Date: _____

S. Frank: ___________Date:______