blood drives

The news of the latest tragedy, a mass shooting in Las Vegas on Sunday, leaves some of us feeling a bit helpless. While there are things you can do to safeguard yourself in most situations, these senseless acts occur without warning or a chance to react in some cases.

The American Red Cross will be having blood drives in the local area this month. The Red Cross is urging eligible donors to give, all blood types are needed. Blood donations in the summer results in fewer donations. Donations of blood will go to help those going through cancer treatment or involved in accidents...

Every two seconds someone is in need of blood or platelets in the U.S. All blood types are needed. The Red Cross is encouraging people to donate over the holiday weekend and, while supplies last, will give a limited-edition Red Cross lunch cooler to donate July 1-5...

March has been designated as Red Cross Month by each U.S. president since 1943. The Red Cross supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood. With about 2,600 hospitals nationwide, blood donors of all types are needed to help patients as they recover from accidents, going through organ transplants, surgery or cancer treatment...

The Ellendale blood drive will be at the Ellendale Community Center on Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 1-7 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call Rebecca at (507) 684-3040. Here are some upcoming blood drives in Owatonna: Feb. 9 from 10 a.m ... Read More ...