Lifeguards aren’t the only ones who’ll be saving lives this summer. The residents of Mayville and Portland will by donating blood. Unfortunately, during the hottest months of the year, donors are often in short supply. Many are on vacation or out having fun in the sun. United Blood Services urges community members who have never given to roll up their sleeves this summer to give blood, as new donors are always needed! While people are much busier than they are at other times of the year, patients who are in need of a blood transfusion still depend on a volunteer like you to take the time to give blood.
Every two-to-three seconds someone in this country is in need of blood transfusion and Mayville and Portland community blood donors will make a difference on June 26 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic church, 846 5th St. SE, Mayville from 12 to 6 p.m.
Contact Marion Baker at 701- 788-3473 or 701-430-0106 to make an appointment or call United Blood Services at 1-800-917-4929 for more information. To save time, donors can now fill our their Fast Track Health history online at www.unitedbloodservices.org. the day of their donation. To donate blood, volunteers must be at least 16 years old, (certain ages need a minor donor permit), and be in good health.