A blood drive is set for Friday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET in the Marshall County Building employee parking lot at 112 W. Jefferson Street in Plymouth.
Continue readingBlood Drive Scheduled for Friday in Marshall County
City of Plymouth Mayor’s Office, Marshall County Health Department Announces Blood Drives
Several upcoming blood drives have been announced by the City of Plymouth Mayor’s Office and the Marshall County Health Department.
Continue readingBlood Donations Needed ahead of Summer
The American Red Cross is looking to collect blood donations to keep up supplies before families travel abroad for summer vacations.
Continue readingPlymouth Mayor Hosting Upcoming Blood Drives
Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter is hosting a blood drive on Saturday, May 23 at the Plymouth Farmer’s Market at 11345 9A Road in Plymouth. Blood donations will be taken from 8 a.m. to noon.
Continue readingRiverside Intermediate School’s Community Engagement Efforts Shared with School Board
The Plymouth School Board got an update last week on Riverside Intermediate School students’ efforts to engage with the community. In a series of videos, board members learned about several events that have taken place since the beginning of the school year.
Continue readingPlymouth Mayor Hosts Blood Drive Today
Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter is hosting a blood drive today from 8 a.m. to noon at the Plymouth Fire Station.
Miller’s Merry Manor to Host Blood Drive Tomorrow
Miller’s Merry Manor will be doing their part to help combat the nation-wide blood shortage by hosting a blood drive at their Plymouth facility this Wednesday.
The facility will be hosting the South Bend Medical Foundation Blood Drive from 12:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. ET tomorrow. You can schedule an appointment online by visiting givebloodnow.com. Continue reading
Red Cross Blood Mobile will be at Culver Middle/High School Thursday + Additional January Opportunities
The Red Cross Blood Mobile will be stationed at Culver Middle/High School from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 11th.
If you’re unable to attend Thursday’s blood drive, or if you wish to make multiple donations in January, there are a few other local opportunities available this month.
The Red Cross has a blood drive scheduled at the Community Wellness Center of Winamac, formerly the Pulaski County YMCA, from 12:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. ET on Friday, January 12th. Continue reading
Mayor’s Blood Drive at the Plymouth Fire Station This Weekend
Don’t miss your chance to give the gift of life this holiday season. Just one blood donation can help save up to three local individuals in need of assistance.
Mayor of Plymouth Mark Senter is hosting a blood drive this Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon at the Plymouth Fire Station. All December donors will receive a voucher for a free turkey. Continue reading
Join Mayor Mark Senter’s Effort to Help Save Local Lives
Mayor of Plymouth Mark Senter will be hosting a blood drive today at the Plymouth Farmer’s Market from 8 a.m. until noon. All blood donated will remain within the community and could potentially save up to three local lives.
The drive can be found at the corner of Garro and River Street. To make an appointment, visit givebloodnow.com and enter Plymouth as the sponsor code or contact the Mayor’s Office at 574-936-6717. Walk-ins are also welcome. All donors will receive a complimentary mug from The Medical Foundation.
Upcoming Local Red Cross Blood Drives
The Red Cross is always in need of blood donations. However, in the aftermath of the recent natural disasters that have impacted different portions of the country, it is vital to have a wide variety of blood types from a plethora of donors.
Some blood types are unique to certain racial and ethnic groups, so having an assorted blood supply is important to meet the medical needs of an increasingly diverse patient population. Red Cross reports that patients are less likely to experience complications from blood donated by someone of a similar ethnicity. Some local blood donation opportunities are coming up during the month of October. Continue reading
Hoosiers Urged to Donate Blood to Help Hurricane-Impacted Communities
Indiana’s lieutenant governor is calling on Hoosiers to donate blood, to help communities impacted by hurricanes. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch says Hurricane Irma is expected to have a widespread impact like Hurricane Harvey, and blood supplies are already low.
Area Blood Drives Planned During National Blood Donation Week
This week will mark National Blood Donation week, and the recognition is being used to increase the supply of blood available to those in need.
Red Cross Observes National Blood Donor Month
The American Red Cross is reminding people of the importance of donating blood during the month of January, which is National Blood Donor Month. The goal is to increase the number of blood and platelet donations over the winter, a time of year when severe weather can cause blood drives to be canceled and seasonal illnesses may keep regular donors from giving. Continue reading
This Summer Give Your Blood to Something Other Than Just Mosquitoes
The Indiana Department of Transportation is hosting a drive and it surprisingly has nothing to do with cars. This particular event is the result of the INDOT Northwest Disrict teaming up with the American Red Cross for their 10th annual blood drive. On Wednesday, July 8 from 10 am until 3 pm (CST) citizens can come donate blood at the LaPorte District Office, located at 315 East Boyd Blvd. Continue reading
