RONCALLI DONATES CANS AND BLOOD

INDIANAPOLIS – November 29, 2010 – The longest running service project at Roncalli High School, the annual Canned Food Drive and Blood Drive, began in November. This year once again Roncalli asked all Rebels to donate 70 cans of food or $35 to the Canned Food Drive. The Roncalli community collected over 99,000 cans of food to donate to local food pantries. Because of the tremendous success of the Canned Food Drive for so many years, there are a number of local food pantries that do count heavily on the success of Roncalli to assist them in their efforts.

The Canned Food Collection Date was Saturday, November 20^th.  Roncalli Senior Jennifer Feltman alone turned in 2,011 cans smashing the old mark by 500 cans.  Her four year mark was well over 5,000 cans. Roncalli Sophomore Frederick Dowell was 2nd with 1,100 cans.

On the same day as the Canned Food Collection, Roncalli held its annual Blood Drive. All Rebels (parents, students, alumni and friends) were encouraged to give the gift of life by donating blood on this day. Final numbers are still being tallyed, but the Roncalli community donated over 200 pints of blood.

“What a weekend!  Let me begin with the blood drive – We were overwhelmed with potential donors. The seniors and juniors and Roncalli parents, faculty and staff made a big difference in the lives of many in our community. Over 700 folks participated in our canned food drive.  Thanks to those from our community with no direct ties to RHS who dropped off food and money,” commented Bob Tully, RHS Campus Ministry Team.

For more information, contact Roncalli at 787.8277.