Monthly Blood Donation 'Thank-You': "Thank you for your donation!! Our grandmother needed a boost after a surgery and your donation will help her feel so much better and able to get back to thriving at 92!! Thank you again – your selfless act made a huge difference in her recovery.”
For over 15 years, Wayne and surrounding communities have supported the local blood bank, LifeServe Blood Center. Over the course of November, two blood drives were hosted to support 130+ local hospitals that LifeServe Blood Center serves. A total of 33 units of blood were successfully collected that have the ability to save up to 99 local lives.
The following donors hit milestone donations in November:
Travis Meyer – one gallon; Jeannette Barry – two gallons; Barbara Stenwall – seven gallons; Nathan Pospisil – eight gallons; Mark Tietz – 13 gallons; Kenneth Jorgensen – 24 gallons.
Upcoming blood drives in Wayne for December 2023 include:
Thursday, Dec. 7 at Great Dane (PRIVATE);
Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Grace Lutheran Church (1 – 6 p.m.);
Wednesday, Dec. 20 at Wayne Fire Hall (8 a.m. – 1 p.m.);
Wednesday, Dec. 27 at Wayne Fire Hall (12:30 – 6 p.m.) Logan Miller and Brooklyn Kruse Scholarship.
"Thanks to everyone who came out to show their support. Be sure to text ‘LIFESERVE’ to 999-777 to make your next appointment and we look forward to seeing you next time," said Allison Brumels, LifeServe Blood Center Territory Representative.