According to the Memorial Blood Center, one blood donation can save as many as three lives. You can be a hero to someone through the simple act of donating blood. Three opportunities are coming up to help fill the need in the Arrowhead Region. The “bloodmobile” will be visiting Tofte, Grand Marais and Grand Portage in July.
The Memorial Blood Center is conducting a Blood Drive at the Zoar Lutheran Church on Tuesday, July 19 for the Lutsen, Tofte, and Schroeder communities. Anyone interested in giving blood is encouraged to call for an appointment for the visit, which will be from 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.. To participate, call Polly at (218) 663-7398.
The mobile Blood Center will be at the Grand Marais Senior Center on Wednesday, July 20 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment for a donation, call Rosemary at (218) 387- 1758.
The Blood Center will also be visiting the Grand Portage Clinic on Thursday, July 21 from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call Vivian at (218) 475-2235.
To meet the needs of hospitals in northeastern Minnesota, Memorial Blood Centers must collect at least 2,400 units of blood each week. The donation process takes approximately 45 minutes and includes registration, a miniphysical and the donation, with the actual donation time being less than 10 minutes. Donors must be at least 17 years old, in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds.
One in three people will need blood in their lifetime. You never know when you or someone you love might be the one. Call for an app ointment today and give the gift of life!
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