Michael and Laurie Lien
Our first blood drive for 2024 was a wonderful success. We collected 80 units of blood. Let’s do it again on March 16 at the MountainView ballroom from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. We have 69 people signed up already. We only have 32 openings left, which means you should make your appointment now and get the time you want. The Red Cross has been staffing us very well, and as a result, there is very little wait time in chairs. Michael and I have worked very hard to keep our drives as hassle-free as possible. So come on down and save a life.
As a blood donor, you do something extraordinary with each donation. You give families hope. You give patients courage. And you give those who need it most, life. Donors like you make all the difference. That is why your donation for this drive is more important than ever. The need for blood is constant, and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every two to three seconds, and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.
To schedule your appointment, please go to redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767. Also, you can start the donation process before leaving home by completing the RapidPass online pre-donation and health history questionnaire from your mobile device or Blood Donor app on the day of your appointment. You can save up to 15 minutes. Learn more at redcrossblood.org/RapidPass. We hope to see you all.
Side note: Michael and I have been running the blood drives in SaddleBrooke for four years. We would like to retire and allow someone else to take over. Michael and I volunteered as a couple, but it can be done easily by one person. If interested, please email us at [email protected] or [email protected].
Blood drives in 2024: March 16 (please note the date change from March 23 due to a conflict in the ballroom), May 18, July 20, Sept. 14, and Nov. 9