ATC Hosts Blood Drive
Lucas Cannon Capitalizes on Second Chance Blood Donors Provided Him
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfrUgvF_2tY
With all that Lucas Cannon has been through following a horrific farming accident when he was just a teenager – given just a 1-2% chance of survival and losing the entirety of his right leg – it’s a refreshing education in humility to hear him describe the responsibility he believes he owes to replenish the blood supply after using more than 150 units to preserve his life.
“That’s an incredible amount,” Lucas said. “Using that many units in that short span, it has to take a toll on the blood center.”
Lucas pointed to routine surgeries, cancer patients, organ transplants and other traumas that require blood on an everyday basis. The need for blood is constant, and it’s not lost on Lucas nearly 15 years removed from the life-changing trauma.
When, in 2009, Lucas accidentally knocked the family tractor into gear, throwing him to the ground and ultimately underneath the eight-ton four-wheeler – shattering half his pelvis and his right leg – it altered Lucas’ life, but it didn’t stop him.
“If it wasn’t for the selfless act of donating blood, I wouldn’t be here,” Lucas said. “I used so much of it, I don’t have my original blood in my body. I’m made up of however many people donated. It’s not mine anymore. It’s these other people who were kind enough to take a few minutes to save my life.”
At 30 years old, Lucas is thriving. He graduated high school less than two years after the accident, went off to college at Northern Kentucky University, competed all over the country for six years in the National Wheelchair Basketball Association, and is now working at the nationally renowned Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
“As weird as it sounds, I don’t think I would change anything,” Lucas said. “I think I’m a much better person going through what I went through. I am as successful as I thought I would be at 16 years old. Nothing’s held me back.”
Donations from people like you not only save Lucas' life, it gives them an opportunity to pursue their dreams.
All donors who give at this upcoming drive will receive a KBC thank you item for donating.
Please click the blue link below to sign up for this drive.
Shelby County ATC
Friday, 12/19/24 (8:30 -1:30)
230 Rocket Lane
Presentation Room
Shelbyville, KY 40065
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Tomorrow is pajama day! Be cozy and kind because kindness matters! See the attached flyer for more information.
We are excited to invite you to our next Community Conversation on December 10th from 11:30 - 1:00 at Kentucky Farm Bureau! This is a wonderful opportunity for us to initiate conversation in Shelby County to build on local responses to the needs of students and families and improve academic outcomes through the Community Schools strategy.
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SCPS Weekly Leadership Connection with Dr. Matthews! Upcoming events, pics of our students Learning, Leading, and Living! https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-43036
This is a reminder that there is no school for Shelby County Public Schools on Monday, November 4th (Professional Development Day) and Tuesday, November 5th (Election Day.) We look forward to seeing everyone back in class on Wednesday, November 6th.
Dr. Matthews's Weekly Leadership Connection highlights the Inspired Learning, Leading, and Living in Shelby County Public Schools. There is. Also, there is a list of upcoming events for next week! https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-29751
Red Ribbon Week is October 28-31. See the attached flyer for each day's fun activities!
Calling all 4th and 5th grade Bobcats! If you are interested in joining Simpsonville's Academic Team, please attend the information meeting with Ms. Warford in room 109, on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 6:00 pm.
Dr. Matthews, Superintendent of Shelby County Public Schools, shares his examples of Inspired Learning, Leading, and Living in the district. https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-15816
Dr. Matthews, Superintendent of Shelby County Public Schools, shares his examples of Inspired Learning, Leading, and Living in the district. https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-15816
Our Kindergarten and first grade students were excited to meet local author, Mary Shaftner, as she shared her book, The Hedge Apple Hunt! Students learned the different ways animals and people use hedge apples, how authors get inspiration for books, the process to publish a book, and more!
Our 5th grade had a wonderful field trip to Fort Harrod! Students learned about Colonial life, such as basket weaving, doll making, blacksmithing, and more as they visited the different parts of the fort.
Visit our Weekly Leadership Connection to see what's happening in Shelby County Public Schools! #weareshelbyinspired
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Shelby County Public Schools will be closed due to weather concerns on Friday, September 27, 2024. We will utilize a makeup day later this year and announce this later. This is NOT an NTI Day for students.
Las escuelas públicas del condado de Shelby estarán cerradas debido a problemas climáticos el viernes 27 de septiembre de 2024. Utilizaremos un día de recuperación más adelante este año y lo anunciaremos más adelante. Este NO es un día de NTI para los estudiantes.
Fall Festival is around the corner, Oct 5th! See the attached flyer for info, hosting a trunk or volunteering. Only 1 week left to bring in candy and win your class a prize!! Candy is being counted per piece.
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To Host a Truck : https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48ABA62BABFBCE9-51369763-2024#/
Salvation Army Angel Tree Application Info: Families with children 13 years old and younger who need assistance with holiday gifts should see the attached flyer (in English and Spanish). The flyer has information about the Angel Tree program guidelines and the application dates. Please remember, the Salvation Army will NOT accept Angel Tree applications after October 29th.
Come be a part of our Community Conversation on Tuesday, October 8th at 5:00 pm at the Simpsonville City Offices, 108 Old Veechdale Road, Simpsonville, KY. You can hear updates from schools and community members, visit breakout groups for details on school action plans, and have an opportunity for input and questions. We hope to see you there! #weareshelbyinspired
The Spanish Club is off to a wonderful start! Our Spanish speaking Bobcats led stations that taught Spanish color words, numbers and other basics.
