Mary Ann was so eager to donate plasma, she gave blood the first day the program was available in Maine. She said her plasma donation went on to help those currently battling the effects of COVID-19.
Mary Ann s husband Peter is just as passionate about giving blood. He s unable to do so after being diagnosed with leukemia in 2008. He has, however, been the recipient of life-saving donations. When I was first diagnosed with leukemia, my own blood count starting dropping drastically, Peter Gordon said. I was in really really bad shape as we were desperately waiting for a donor.
Peter said that if it were not for blood transfusions and a bone marrow transplant, he might not be here to share his story.
GOSHEN TOWNSHIP
SALEM
Drive-thru Banquet in Salem, 5 p.m. until the food is gone (no later than 7 p.m.), Salem Memorial Building; pork chops and parsley potatoes; information, Patty Colian at 330-831-2169
WASHINGTONVILLE
TUE/9
COLUMBIANA
Drive-thru ham dinner, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main, 4-6 p.m. or sold out, $8, reserve dinner at 482-2382
Planning Commission, 7 p.m., via Zoom; register in advance at
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpcOqtpj0sGtOmMdDcl33pk8Mp35HYLwcj
DAMASCUS
LISBON
County park board, office, 5 p.m.
NEGLEY
SALEM
Parkinson’s Support Group meeting, 1 p.m., Emanuel Lutheran Church, 251 S. Broadway, Salem. Masks and distancing required.
Blood donation is an essential service and critical infrastructure function as determined by the United States Department of Homeland Security and many other federal, state, and local authorities. Like a hospital, grocery store, or pharmacy, a blood drive is essential to ensuring the health of the community, and the Red Cross will continue to hold blood drives during the pandemic to help meet patient needs.
What safety precautions are in place at Red Cross blood drives to protect staff and donors amid the pandemic?
The Red Cross asks potential donors who may have any risk factors to postpone and donate at a later time. The Red Cross only collects blood from individuals who are healthy and feeling well at the time of donation.
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CADILLAC — The February two-day Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by B and P Manufacturing at the Cadillac National Guard Armory resulted in 78 total units and three power red