(Juneau) Officials with the Dodge County Public Health Department are encouraging the public to take part in a blood drive Wednesday. The event is in partnership with the American Red Cross. Laura McGuire is with the Red Cross Wisconsin Region.
“We cannot stockpile blood, it does have an expiration date…so it might seem like the Red Cross is always out there looking for blood, and that’s because there’s a constant need,” says McGuire. She adds that blood goes out the door every single day, and it comes in the door every single day.
Dodge County Public Health says before summer ends, there’s still time to do one last big thing – give blood and help save lives.
Those interested can choose between a blood donation or a “power red” donation. Local health officials say “power red” is similar to a whole blood donation, except a special machine is used to allow the donor to safely give two units of red blood cells during one donation while returning your plasma and platelets.
Donors who give in the month of August are eligible for a $20 Amazon gift card. The drive is taking place at the Human Services and Health Department located at 199 County Road DF in Juneau. It starts at 10am and goes until 3pm.
Click HERE to sign up. Type in Juneau’s zip code of 53039 to see times available.
