The next bloodmobile will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at the Mendota Moose Family Center.
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Dave Jones reaches the 50+ gallon donation mark with the American Red Cross. Jones began donating in the early 1960s and has reached this amazing number by donations of whole blood and platelets. What an amazing gift he has given so many people. (Photo contributed)
MENDOTA – The American Red Cross held a blood drive on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at the Mendota Moose Family Center. The goal for the day was 48 and there were 58 good units collected. There were 48 whole blood donations and 10 double red cell donations.
Several volunteers helped the day run smoothly. They were Paddy Schwemlein, Henrietta Klein, Margy Frey, Sandra Gann, Peg Mathesius-Cerveny, Lori Schlesinger, Rita Jones, Fern Burger, Kristi Carroll and Lori Simonton.
Black Bros. Co. sponsored BBQ, egg salad sandwiches and all the extras. Mendota Subway once again donated sandwiches for the donor luncheon. Desserts were provided by Paddy Schwemlein, Marlene Simonton, Leann O’Brien, Margy Frey, Sandra Gann, Kristi Carroll and Lori Simonton.
The next bloodmobile will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at the Mendota Moose Family Center. If you would like to make an appointment or have questions, please call Lori at (815) 866-3582.
