Herreid blood drive is successful




Herreid blood drive coordinator LeAnn Horner and the National Mutual Benefit have sponsored a very successful blood drive. The drive held in Herreid on July 29 saw 35 people volunteer to donate blood and 33 were able to give. Sixteen people gave blood on the automated 2RBC machine which collects two units of red blood cells during the donation, so a total of 49 products were collected.

According to Fern Elofson, Donor Recruitment Representative for United Blood Services, “Communities like Herreid make a regional blood program work. People volunteer to donate when there has been a well organized campaign, informing the public of the need for blood.”

The National Mutual Benefit was also responsible for registering donors and providing refreshments. Space to hold the drive was provided by Herreid Community Center.

“On behalf of the patients who benefited, United Blood Services appreciates all the thoughtful people who volunteered to help others by giving of themselves,” said Elofson. “Blood is for sharing; you have truly given the ‘Gift of Life.’”



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