“It is so easy to give blood, and it takes less than an hour of your time, once every eight weeks. You will help up to three recipients with life-threatening medical needs. Most of us know someone who has received a blood product at some point in their lives, whether it is an immune-suppressed person with cancer, an anemic pregnant mother-to-be, or a patient in an Emergency Room suffering from traumatic injuries. Few of us have not been touched by knowing someone who has had a tragedy occur, where they were given longer time on this earth because of receiving life-saving blood products,” stated Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison American Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinator.
The public has an opportunity to make a difference on Thursday, September 18, 2014, during the American Red Cross Blood Drive. It will be held at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, from noon to 6:00 p.m. Walk-ins are always welcome.
To encourage and reward donors, each person who wears a piece of football-themed clothing will have their name entered in a drawing. Some lucky sports fan will win a $25 gift card at Sullivan’s Foods.
Choose Morrison school teams, college squads, or football professionals. Wear a hat, t-shirt or jersey, sweatshirt or hoodie, scarf, jacket, or socks.
Support your favorite team. Bring in your own team of friends, co-workers, or significant other. Give blood. Support the gift of life. Go, Team Donors!