Giving Blood
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Children Involved The age limit for donating blood is usually 17 years old, but the importance of donating blood can be taught to children long before then. Here’s how to engage our youngest future donors: Early awareness Acquainting kids with blood donation needs and processes helps lessen any fear they may experience once they’re old enough to participate. Consider playing host to your own blood drive, at church, in your workplace or at their school. Take We need more blood donors them with you to volunteer constantly because some of our at the local blood bank. regular donors may be unable to Encouraging them to donate and the need is constant, donate their time for this worthy cause will open up Says Great Bend blood drive coordinator new doors of understanding Corry Herrman. about how critical giving is to the health of our nation.
Great Bend blood drive coordinator Corry Herrman has dealt with American Red Cross blood drives since 1991. She notes that the Red Cross blood supply relies on the generosity of volunteer donors. “Not everyone can donate blood. Currently, only three out of every 100 people in America do. But every 2 seconds someone in this country needs blood, and the Red Cross needs not only its faithful donors of the past but new contributors as well. “The donation can add days, perhaps years, to the life of someone in need,” Herrman said.
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Area Blood Drives - Schedule subject to change Tuesday, July 8 American Legion 1011 Kansas, Great Bend 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Friday, August 5 St. Joseph’s Parish Center 110 W. 2nd St., Ellinwood 12:30-6:30 p.m.
Monday, July 18 St. Rose Auditorium 1412 Baker, Great Bend 11:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 18 Knights of Columbus Hall 1216 M Rd., Larned 12:00-6:00 p.m.
