Michael and Laurie Lien
It is hard to believe that we are already halfway into the year and halfway into our yearly blood drives. So far this year, we are well ahead of units collected from last year. Our next blood drive is July 22 at MountainView from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Red Cross has opened up 100 appointments due to our high donor rate. Please make your appointment as early as possible to be able to get the time you want.
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 2 to 3 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 Rapid Pass 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.
Blood drives for 2023 are July 22, Sept. 16, and Nov. 18.