39 Step Forward at Chinook Blood Drive as Donations Remain Vital

A blood drive was held in Chinook on March 3, 2026, with 39 donors stepping forward to help meet the ongoing need for lifesaving blood.

Volunteers Judy Johnson, Roxanne Townsend, and Linda Thompson staffed the reception table and helped ensure the event ran smoothly. Door prize winners included Trish Merrill, Chuck Wasser, Lyndsay Hutton, Valerie Blackcrow, Wilma Melville and Mara Edwards.

We welcomed one first-time donor, Ryder Hofeldt. Hofeldt has helped with blood drive setup for several years and this year stepped up in a new way by donating as well.Organizers expressed sincere appreciatio...