Bloodmobile

Lake City bloodmobile receives Premier Recognition

Nov 6, 2019

The Lake City Red Cross Bloodmobile received Premier Recognition for helping to collect 376 units of blood in the drives during 2018. The committee would like to thank those that made this possible. The members pictured are, from left: Arlis Meincke, Glady Dettmer, Connie Sylak, Roberta Dahling,...

Letter: July blood drive is very successful with 94 units

Jul 31, 2019

To the editor:In response to the July plea for blood, donors in the Lake City area stepped forward to give 94 units. This tremendously successful drive brings the total units collected in the three drives sponsored by the local committee to 267 so far this year. Thank you to everyone who offered...

Letter: July blood donors may win trip for four

Jul 17, 2019

To the editor:According to the American Red Cross in a June 14, 2019, release: “A, B, and O are our main blood groups, and when not enough people donate blood, hospital shelves may be empty when a critical patient arrives. Please sign up today to donate soon.“Only about three percent of the U.S....

Letter: Donors gave 84 units of blood

May 22, 2019

To the editor:Red Cross Blood donors during the May 16-17 drive in Lake City contributed 84 units of blood during the May Trauma Awareness month campaign. On Thursday, May 16, technicians collected 52 units blood; on Friday, May 17, a total of 32 units were donated.A total of 176 units of blood...

Letter: Red Cross: May is Trauma Awareness Month

May 8, 2019

To the editor:Lake City’s Blood Drive Committee received this very important message to share with our local donors. “During Trauma Awareness Month in May, the American Red Cross is calling for blood donations to ensure blood is available during emergencies when every second matters.” News...

Letter: Resolve to donate blood in 2019

Jan 16, 2019

To the editor:As we entered the 2019 new year, many resolutions were made for assorted reasons. Some were personal improvement plans; some were related to opportunities to help others. A great resolution to add to that list would be to donate blood. During the 2018 calendar year, 378 units were...

Letter: Thanks to all who give blood

May 16, 2018

To the editor:Whether whole blood or power red donors, the Lake City area continues to support the American Red Cross and its regular blood drives. The May 10-11 drive gathered 84 units of blood to help fill needs in our region and around the country.We wish to thank the United Methodist Church...

Letter: Thanks for the blood

Nov 16, 2017

To the editor: Hurricanes, fires, and civil tragedies challenged the Red Cross blood supply throughout the summer and fall. Thanks to ninety-nine donors in Lake City, that supply received a much-needed boost. A sincere thank-you goes to all. These donations help relieve recent critical needs for...

Bloodmobile committee: Thanks for making blood donations a priority

May 11, 2017

To the editor: Beautiful weather and the annual garage sale excitement did not stop donors from contributing 83 units of blood during the May 4-5 Red Cross Blood Drive. A sincere thank you goes to all. These donations help relieve recent critical needs for blood nationwide. We wish to thank the...

Letter: Red Cross drive collects 84 units

Nov 16, 2016

To the editor: With 84 units of blood donated during the Nov. 10-11 Bloodmobile Drive, a sincere thank you goes to all donors. These 84 units will help approximately 252 people across the country. Because of the critical need for blood during the past summer and fall seasons, your time and donation...