Tabor Academy’s first Pints for Pippa Blood Drive was a successful, so the school will hold the event again on May 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Benefiting Dana Farber, the school collected 36 units of blood from 54 donors during the March drive and are hoping for more participation this time.

“Unfortunately, several of our donors were unable to make their appointments due to winter colds. We are hoping the winter cold season has passed and that people are healthy and ready to give again,” said Lauren Boucher, the event organizer.

Pippa Larsen, the event namesake and child of former Tabor faculty member Ginger Larsen was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia just before her first birthday in October 2013. Her treatment required many blood products and while now recuperating, her struggle is emblematic of many people on the South Coast who are battling cancer.

To make a blood donation, either stop by the Blood Mobile on May 18 or call 508-291-8375 (or email lboucher@taboracademy.org) to make an appointment for a specific time. (A photo ID is required to donate blood and donors must be at least 17 years of age and weight at least 110 pounds.)