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The Chinook community held a successful Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, May 6th, with a total of 49 donors participating, including five first-time donors. We extend our thanks to everyone who took the time to donate—your support plays a vital role in helping those in need. We’d like to recognize two longtime donors for their outstanding contributions: Don Ranstrom has now donated 18 gallons, and Rodney Johnson has reached an impressive 28 gallons. Their continued dedication is appreciated by all. A special thank you goes to the Met...
According to the Red Cross, the impact of busy spring calendars comes right after an incredibly challenging winter, when tens of thousands of blood donations went uncollected due to severe weather. And with record-breaking spring break travel expected in the coming weeks, donors of all blood types are urgently needed—especially those with type O blood and those who give platelets. Here in Chinook, we know how to look out for one another. That’s why we’re asking all eligible donors to roll up a sleeve and join us for a community blood drive...
The Chinook community hosted a successful Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, March 4th. We had 48 donors, with 43 viable blood products collected. A huge thank you to all who participated-your contributions make a difference! We'd like to express our heartfelt appreciation to the American Lutheran Church Women-Mildred Dawson, Susan Sargent, and Sharon LaPlant-for organizing the canteen. The time and effort that goes into preparing the delicious homemade sandwiches, snacks, and sweet treats are...
The Chinook community hosted the Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, January 7th. We had 43 donors presenting. Great job everyone. The canteen was hosted by the Catholic Women, Patty Hall, and Debbie Ramberg. The hard work and time that goes into all the homemade sandwiches, snacks and sweet treats is always appreciated and enjoyed by all. To all those volunteering their time and energy to help get and keep the drive running smoothly, please know that your efforts are greatly appreciated: The Commercial Building for providing the site for the dri...
The Chinook community hosted the Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, November 23rd. We had 42 donors presenting. Great job everyone. The canteen was hosted by the Alliance Church Ladies. The hard work and time that goes into all the homemade sandwiches, snacks and sweet treats is always appreciated and enjoyed by all. Thank you, Melanie Qualls, Val Houtzel and Judy Stegmeir for all your hard work. To all those volunteering their time and energy to help get and keep the drive running smoothly, please know that your efforts are greatly...
Chinook Blood Drive - Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 ‘Tis the season for helping others! Donating blood is an incredible way to help those in need, and with the holiday season fast approaching, what better way is there to help those in need than with the gift of a blood donation? According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. While blood donations are needed all year long, unfortunately, demand for blood during the holidays coincides with lower availability of donors due to vacations and holiday a...
Chinook Blood Drive According to the American Red Cross nearly 20,000 people receive assistance from the Red Cross every day. “We don’t know who will need our help today, or where we will need to go tomorrow. Your gift to “Where It’s Needed Most” gives us the flexibility to respond whenever and wherever we’re needed.” Blood donation is critical for traumas or emergancies, but it is also needed to support patients undergoing gene therapy. Septmember is Sickle Cell Awareness month and the Red Cross is asking for your help. As many as 50 units o...
Chinook will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, January 9th, 2023 from noon till 6pm at the Chinook Community Commercial Building down at the fairgrounds. The American Red Cross deemed January as National Blood Donor Month and describesit as, “a time to recognize the importance of giving blood and platelets while celebrating the lifesaving impact of those who roll up a sleeve to help patients in need. It is also a time to encourage new and lapsed donors to resolve to give blood during one of the most difficult times to maintain a s...
Tis the season for helping others! Donating blood is an incredible way to help those in need, and with the holiday season fast approaching, what better way is there to help those in need than with the gift of a blood donation? According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. While blood donations are needed all year long, unfortunately, demand for blood during the holidays coincides with lower availability of donors due to vacations and holiday activities, seasonal illness, school breaks, and severe...
