Recovery 2011 Blood Drive Sponsors Recognized by the American Red Cross
Badger-Hawkeye
With more than 30,000 blood donations canceled because of severe winter weather across the country during January and part of February, the American Red Cross set out to recover those donations through the support of committed volunteer blood drive hosts and blood donors. The recovery period concluded March 5, and it is with great appreciation that the Red Cross recognized the following hosting organizations for their exceptional efforts in a USA Today advertisement on Thursday, March 17.
| Wisconsin | Wisconsin (continued) | Michigan |
| Belleville Community | Viroqua Community | North Central High School, Powers |
| Hamilton High School, Sussex | CUNA Mutual Group, Madison | Stephenson High School |
| Crandon Community | Fort McCoy, Madison | |
| Cross Plains Community | Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Madison | Iowa |
| Our Lady of Lourdes, De Pere | Grant Wood Area Chapter, Madison | Armstrong Ringsted High School |
| Elkhorn Community | Pilgrim Congregational Church, Madison | Coe College Dance Team, Cedar Rapids |
| Evansville Community | Subzero, Madison | Clear Lake Community |
| Fall River Community | University of Wisconsin Business School | Garnavillo Community |
| Howard Suamico, Green Bay | University of Wisconsin Chadbourne Hall | Gilbert High School |
| Hurley High School | UW Clinical Laboratory Science Program | Hudson High School |
| Kohler Co., Kohler | University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics | Manchester Community |
| University of Wisconsin La Crosse | US Bank, Madison | Olin High School |
| Kwik Trip, La Crosse | Marinette & Menominee Community | Sheldon Community |
| Lakeside Lutheran High School | Milwaukee Inst of Art & Design | |
| Lancaster Community | Ronald Reagan High School, Milwaukee | |
| Blackwell Job Corps, Laona | UW Milwaukee Dorms | |
| Lomira Community | Mount Horeb Community | |
| BouMatic, Madison | Westby Community | |
| Capital City Harley, Madison | Waterloo High School | |
| Shepherd of the Hills, Pewaukee | Maranatha BBC, Watertown | |
| University of Wisconsin Platteville | Waunakee Community | |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran, Plover | Waunakee High School | |
| Mueller Sports, Prairie Du Sac | Rib Mountain Fire Department, Wausau | |
| Cardinal, Spring Green | Wauzeka Steuben Schools | |
| Bay Port High School, Green Bay | West Salem Community | |
| Tomah VA Hospital | School Sisters of St Francis, Campbellsport | |
| Warrens Lions Club, Tomah | Christopher Sauer Memorial Drive, Two Rivers | |
| Verona Public Library |
Thanks to these organizations and those who donated at the drives, as well as many other blood drive hosts and donors, the blood supply is currently sufficient. But the need for blood is constant. Approximately every two seconds a patient in the United States needs blood. All blood types are needed, especially type O negative, to ensure a reliable supply for patients.
How to Donate Blood
Simply call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
About the American Red Cross
Governed by volunteers and supported by giving individuals and communities, the American Red Cross is the single largest supplier of blood products to hospitals throughout the United States. While local hospital needs are always met first, the Red Cross also helps ensure no patient goes without blood no matter where or when they need it. In addition to providing nearly half of the nation’s blood supply, the Red Cross provides relief to victims of disaster, trains millions in lifesaving skills, serves as a communication link between U.S. military members and their families, and assists victims of international disasters or conflicts.
