MENDOTA – The American Red Cross held a blood drive on Sept. 17 at the Mendota Moose Family Center.
There were 65 good units collected. There were 49 whole blood donations and 16 power red donations. Multi-gallon donors were Julie Friend-three gallons, Susan Spanier-23 gallons and Thomas Schuhler-28 gallons. There were also three first-time donors, Hanna Miller, Amber Miller and Holly Beals. Congratulations on these milestones.
Volunteers for the day were Paddy Schwemlein, Sandy Schroeder, Lori Schlesinger, Dawn Mathesius, Kathi Stamberger, Leesa Fitch and Lori Simonton. Mendota Subway donated sandwiches for the luncheon and Black Brothers Co. sponsored the egg salad sandwiches, BBQ, and chips for the drive. Desserts were provided by Marlene Simonton, Paddy Schwemlein, Leann O’Brien, and Lori Simonton.
The next bloodmobile will be held on Tuesday, Nov.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.
