Gene Stirewalt, Patrick County Blood Drive Coordinator
Thank you, Patrick County for another successful blood drive. Thirty units of whole blood were collected with a goal of thirty-seven units. That translates to helping as many as 90 people.
July average wait-time, from “arrival to table,” was 22 minutes.
Thanks to all donors who took time out of their day to do their part to help others in need. Always remember, every donor counts and is gratefully appreciated. And every person who presents makes a difference.
Thanks to the devoted volunteers who worked during the blood drive. They were Christine and Laura Citrano, Linda Smith, Michele Boyd, Juanita Mitchell, Jesse Mae Vernon and her famous cookies, Mary Lou Hall, Pauline Tatum, Betty Holt, and Jack Vestal. Thanks, volunteers, for making all donors welcome and comfortable.
Thank you, Susan’s Hair Salon, a first-time sponsor, for sponsoring this month’s blood drive.
August scheduled sponsor is Sheppard’s Body Repair, a second-time sponsor, located on Highway 58 next door to Stuart Tire.
Next month’s blood drive is scheduled on Tuesday, August 14, at Rotary Field in the John D. Hooker Memorial Building; 11 am to 5 pm. .
FACT: Every two seconds, someone needs a blood-transfusion.
FACT: Only 3 percent of the US population donates blood.
Give blood, Give life. Make a difference in your life as well as others in need.
Remember, a successful blood drive = Donors + Sponsors + Volunteers + Red Cross. Each one is as important as the other.
Thank you again for making the July blood drive a success.
