Red Cross

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...

Letter: Blood drive succeeds in time of need

Aug 3, 2017

To the editor: The urgent call for blood donors met with success at the July 27-28 Red Cross blood drive in Lake City with 104 units collected. A sincere thank-you goes to all. These donations help relieve recent critical needs for blood nationwide. We wish to thank the United Methodist Church...

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...

Blood drive coming to Lake City May 4-5

Apr 26, 2017

With a Lake City blood drive coming May 4-5, the American Red Cross encourages eligible individuals to give blood and help ensure a sufficient supply before the busy summer season begins. May is Trauma Awareness Month. Donation can help assure that blood is readily available for patient...

January blood drive collect 84 units

Feb 8, 2017

To the editor: Out of a total of 96 donors presenting at the Jan. 23-24 blood drive, 84 units of blood were collected. A sincere thank you goes to all. These donations help relieve recent critical need for blood nationwide. We wish to thank the United Methodist Church for the use of their building...

Lake City blood drive is Jan. 23-24

Jan 18, 2017

The next Red Cross blood drive in Lake City comes as the organization is issuing an “emergency request” due to a “significant blood shortage.” Blood and platelets are being distributed to hospitals faster than they are being collected, according to a news release. “Donors with types O, B negative...

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...

Bloodmobile to visit Nov. 10-11

Nov 3, 2016

The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in Lake City on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 213 North Oak Street.Blood is needed more than people think. Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. People can make an...