MENDOTA – The American Red Cross held a blood drive on Tuesday, May 7 at the Mendota Moose Family Center. The goal for the day was 56 and there were 67 good units collected. There were 58 whole blood donations and nine double red cell donations.

Several volunteers helped the day run smoothly. They were Deb Mahaffey, Margy Frey, Pat Klaffer, Peg Mathesius-Cerveny, Luci Phalen, Sandy Schroeder, Kristi Carroll and Lori Simonton. Black Bros. Co. sponsored the BBQ, egg salad sandwiches and all the extras. Mendota Subway once again donated sandwiches for the donor luncheon. Desserts were provided by Paddy Schwemlein, Margy Frey, Marlene Simonton, Deb Mahaffey, Kristi Carroll and Lori Simonton.

The next bloodmobile will be held on Tuesday, July 2 at the Mendota Moose Family Center. If you would like to make an appointment or have questions, call Lori at (815) 866-3582.