NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Tiffany Davison with the American Red Cross said Wednesday's blood drive at the Hutchinson EAGLE Media Center was successful.
"It went great," Davison said. "We had 25 donors register. We had three that were deferred and we collected 22 units. We also had four first-time donors. That's always exciting to get a new donor. It was a great day."
The Red Cross still needs your help to catch up on the blood supply issues that they had in May.
"The American Red Cross is asking donors to make plans to keep giving blood," Davison said. "We did have a steep decline in donation appointments last month. For example, in the blood drive you guys had, we had 34 people scheduled, 25 of those donors came and registered. Even sometimes, when we get the appointments, we're still not having them actually show."
If you missed on Wednesday, there is a community wide opportunity next week.
"Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church, you can donate," Davison said. "We are there on Monday, June 5 from noon to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday June 7 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m."
You can make your appointment at https://www.redcrossblood.org/.
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