Each and every day, patients across the Country rely on volunteer blood donors when receiving healthcare. Cancer patients, trauma victims, surgery patients, and others may need donated blood products. Hundreds of donations are received at the Robert Fulton Community Center, ADM, and Lyondellbasell Industries each year.
The following donors achieved gallon donation milestones. First time donors were Sandy Williamson, Brett Schwandt, Ryan Jones. One gallon donors were Brandon Smith, Aaron Hackett. Two gallon donors were Jodi Shamfelt, Travis Housenga, Bryan Buech, Linda Smith. Three gallon donors were Michael Kerr, Debra Bell. Four gallon donors were Gerald Hockman, Norman Balk, Vickie Eggers, David Roling. Five gallon donors were Karen Ingwersen, Mikel Stiles. Six gallon donors were Dave Temple, Cynthia Hoppe. Seven gallon donor was Marsha Smith. Eight gallon donor was Edward Walker. Ten gallon donor was George Dehner; 11 gallon donor was: Robert Rowland. Loren Andresen donated 21 gallons; Ed Hupfer, 23 gallons; our 24 gallon donor is Lois Feddersen.
Giving blood is one of the most selfless acts an individual can do. The hour it takes to give blood can mean a lifetime to a patient with a serious medical need. You could save up to three lives with each of your donations.
The next American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 4th Street in Fulton, IL, will be on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Drives are held twice a month at this location, the second Tuesday from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. and the fourth Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
How to Donate Blood
Simply call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds, and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds, and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the Nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission.
For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.