We are off and running into the new year with an excellent start, Patrick County! Thirty-six equivalent units of whole blood were collected with a goal of 37 units; 32 units of whole blood and two donors of double reds. That translates to helping 109 patients.
There was one donor who received a two-gallon pin and one donor who received an 11-gallon pin. Congratulations!
January average wait-time, from “arrival to table,” was 15 minutes. It sounds as if more donors are taking advantage of the Red Cross “Rapid Pass” option.
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.
Thank you, volunteers, for all you do to comfort the donors and make their visit pleasant. Please join me by thanking the Citrano sisters, Laura and Christine; Patty Brunner, Linda Smith, John Johnson, Everett Rakes, Michele Boyd, Pauline Tatum, Jack Vessell, Judy Sanburn, and Betty Holt. We are family.
January’s blood drive was sponsored by Foley’s Autoville, a long-time sponsor. Please consider supporting our local businesses as much as they support our community blood drive.
February’s scheduled sponsor is Dr. Gregory Hutchens, DDS, a second-year sponsor.
Next month’s blood drive is scheduled on Tuesday, February 13, at Rotary Field in the John D. Hooker Memorial Building from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s now the second Tuesday of every month.
Give blood, give life. Make a difference in your life as well as in the lives of 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 January blood drive a success!
Gene Stirewalt
Patrick County
Blood Drive
Coordinator
