Recovery 2011 Blood Drive Sponsors Recognized by the American Red Cross
Midwest
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.
| Iowa |
| East Union High School, Afton |
| Atlantic High School, Atlantic |
| Cass County Memorial Hospital, Atlantic |
| Clarinda Academy, Clarinda |
| Iowa Western Community College, Clarinda |
| Tri Parishes Holy Family, Our Lady of Carter Lake & Queen of Apostles, Council Bluffs |
| Greenfield Community, Greenfield |
| Harlan CDS Global, Harlan |
| Harlan High School, Harlan |
| Irwin Community, Irwin |
| Missouri Valley Community, Missouri Valley |
| Tri-Center High School, Neola |
| Shenandoah Community, Shenandoah |
| Sidney High School, Sidney |
| Kansas |
| Axtell Community |
| Nebraska |
| First Lutheran Church of Fremont, Arlington |
| Auburn Community |
| Axtell Community |
| Beatrice Community |
| Bellevue University, Bellevue |
| Bertrand Community |
| Clearwater Community |
| Prairie Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross, Columbus |
| Central Community College, Columbus |
| Columbus Dialysis Center, Columbus |
| NPPD Columbus, Columbus |
| Scotus High School, Columbus |
| Doniphan Knights of Columbus, Doniphan |
| Pope John XXIII Central Catholic, Elgin |
| Elwood Community |
| Exeter Community |
| Gothenburg High School, Gothenburg |
| Heartland Lutheran High School, Grand Island |
| Hornady Manufacturing, Grand Island |
| Northwest High School, Grand Island |
| St. Patrick Catholic Church, Gretna |
| Hastings College, Hastings |
| St. Cecilia High School, Hastings |
| Good Samaritan Hospital, Kearney |
| Kearney Community |
| HealthSource East Lincoln, Lincoln |
| Madison Community |
| McCook Community |
| McCool Junction Community |
| Monroe Community |
| North Bend Community |
| AAA Headquarters, Omaha |
| Alegent Health IT Department, Omaha |
| American Red Cross Employee Activity Committee, Omaha |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield, Omaha |
| Creighton Medical School, Omaha |
| Duchesne Academy, Omaha |
| First National Bank-downtown, Omaha |
| Greek Orthodox Church, Omaha |
| Heartland Chapter of the American Red Cross, Omaha |
| Kiewit Construction Omaha, Omaha |
| Midwest Surgical Hospital, Omaha |
| North High School, Omaha |
| North Park Building 2717, Omaha |
| OPPD North Omaha Station, Omaha |
| Roncalli High School, Omaha |
| SilverStone Group, Omaha |
| St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church, Omaha |
| St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Omaha |
| UNO Honors Program, Omaha |
| Zurich IPG, Omaha |
| Papillion-LaVista South High School, Papillion |
| Thanksgiving Lutheran Church, Papillion |
| Peru State College, Peru |
| Plattsmouth High School, Plattsmouth |
| Springfield Community |
| Thedford High School, Thedford |
| 3M, Valley |
| Wahoo Community |
| West Point Community |
| Wilber Community |
| Wilcox Community |
| York General Hospital, York |
| York Community |
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.
