To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoMILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Students in Milwaukee stepped up to help save lives Thursday, as part of National Blood Donation Month. A blood drive was held at Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education in partnership with the American Red Cross. Around 50 volunteers lined up to help do their part in replenishing the nation's blood shortage. "It's crucial, it's needed -- particularly those who are able to give platelets," said Nick Wasmund, school psychologist. Each donation can save up to three lives, and staff hope to make this drive a yearly event.