Westminster Presbyterian Church in Salem is proud to partner with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive nearly every other month. This one is coming up March 11, 2024.
“Hosting a blood drive coincides with Westminster’s core values of giving back to the community,” said Pam Gardner. “With a simple blood donation, we have the ability to help save the life of someone who could be a coworker, loved one or neighbor.”
“The short amount of time it takes to donate can mean a lifetime to a patient with a serious medical condition. We urge eligible donors to join us in the selfless act of giving blood.”
Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, B negative and A negative. According to the Red Cross, type O negative is the universal blood type that can be safely transfused to anyone, and is often used to treat trauma patients.
You can use your computer, tablet or smartphone to conveniently sign up using the Red Cross blood donor App which can be found at https://www.redcrossblood.org/blood-donor-app.html (computer), at the Android Play Store or at the the Apple app store at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blood-donor-american-redcross/id911428916. Or you can always contact Bill Nelson at bnelson@pacificomm.net (503- 576-1278) or Pam Garland at pamalamagarland@gmail.com.
Sincerely,
Bill Nelson and Pam Garland and all the volunteers that help us out at Westminster on blood drive day.
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