Recovery 2011 Blood Drive Sponsors Recognized by the American Red Cross
River Valley
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.
| Illinois | Kentucky (continued) |
| House of Prayer, Albion | North American Stainless, Carrollton |
| Allendale Community Center, Allendale | Walmart, Carrollton |
| VFW Post 3851, Carmi | Jim Beam Brands, Clermont |
| Fairfield High School, Fairfield | Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church, Crestwood |
| Frontier Community College, Fairfield | St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Crestwood |
| First Baptist Church, Harrisburg | Hardin Memorial Hospital, Elizabethtown |
| Golden Rule Insurance, Lawrenceburg | Pritchard Community Center, Elizabethtown |
| Mt. Carmel High School, Mount Carmel | Walmart, Elizabethtown |
| Ft. Knox, Fort Knox | |
| Indiana | Centralized Lab, Frankfort |
| AMVETS Post 2000, Bloomington | Frankfort Regional Medical Center, Frankfort |
| Indiana University Blood Drive, Bloomington | Georgetown College, Georgetown |
| Indiana University Beta Theta Pi, Bloomington | Coral Hill Baptist, Glasgow |
| Indiana University Ashton Residence Center, Bloomington | Glasgow First United Methodist Church, Glasgow |
| Indiana University Collins Residence Center, Bloomington | Western Kentucky University, Glasgow |
| Indiana University Forest Residence Center, Bloomington | Greensburg United Methodist Church, Greensburg |
| Indiana University Teter Residence Hall, Bloomington | Walmart, Harrodsburg |
| Indiana University Wright Residence Center, Bloomington | Big Rivers Electric Corporation, Henderson |
| Ivy Tech Community College, Bloomington | Henderson Community College, Henderson |
| St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Boonville | Holy Name Church, Henderson |
| Cummins Midrange Engine, Columbus | Presbyterian Church, Henderson |
| Indiana University Purdue University, Columbus | Zion Baptist Church, Henderson |
| Rightway Fastners, Columbus | Hodgenville Woman's Club, Hodgenville |
| Harrison County Hospital, Corydon | LaGrange Community Center, LaGrange |
| Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church, Corydon | Walmart, La Grange |
| Walmart, Corydon | Walmart, La Grange |
| Oakhill Baptist Church, Evansville | Farmers National Bank, Lebanon |
| Red Spot Paint and Varnish, Evansville | Walmart, Lebanon |
| St. Joseph Catholic Church, Evansville | All About Kids, Louisville |
| Sterling Boiler & Mechanical, Inc., Evansville | Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Louisville |
| Walmart – West, Evansville | Bethany United Church of Christ, Louisville |
| American Legion Hall, Ferdinand | Brown Mackie College, Louisville |
| Cornerstone Community Church, Floyds Knobs | Culver's, Louisville |
| Highlander Point Center, Floyds Knobs | CWA and AT&T Pioneers, Louisville |
| Lambda Chi Alpha Franklin College, Franklin | Department of Community Based Services, Louisville |
| Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church, Greencastle | Fern Creek Fire Department, Louisville |
| Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Haubstadt | Ford KTP, Louisville |
| Moose Lodge 1175, Jasper | GE Customer Service Center, Louisville |
| Clark County Special Event, Jeffersonville | Hazelwood Center, Louisville |
| St. Philip Catholic Church, Mount Vernon | Hilliard Lyons-PNC, Louisville |
| Brown County YMCA, Nashville | Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Louisville |
| Floyd Memorial Hospital, New Albany | Home of the Innocents, Louisville |
| Grace Lutheran Church, New Albany | Immanuel United Church of Christ, Louisville |
| Prosser School of Technology, New Albany | J. Graham Brown School, Louisville |
| Samtec, New Albany | Jefferson Community and Technical College Southwest, Louisville |
| Southern Indiana Rehabilitation Hospital, New Albany | Kentucky Trailer, Louisville |
| Alcoa Warrick Operations, Newburgh | Kindred Support Center, Louisville |
| Newburgh United Methodist Church, Newburgh | Kroger, Louisville |
| Jennings County High School, North Vernon | LG&E Cane Run Facility, Louisville |
| Duke Energy, Owensville | LG&E KU, Louisville |
| Palmyra United Methodist Church, Palmyra | Louisville Urban League, Louisville |
| Vuteq Corporation, Princeton | Mary Queen of Peace, Louisville |
| Kimball Furniture Group, Salem | Meidinger Tower, Louisville |
| Kimberlin Creek Baptist, Scottsburg | Middletown Seventh-day Adventist Church, Louisville |
| National Guard Armory, Scottsburg | Orr Corporation, Louisville |
| Walmart, Scottsburg | Owl Creek Community Association, Louisville |
| Silver Creek High School, Sellersburg | Paul Mitchell School, Louisville |
| St. Paul Catholic Church, Sellersburg | Presbyterian Church USA, Louisville |
| Aisin USA Manufacturing, Seymour | Shawnee Lodge 830, Louisville |
| First Baptist Church, Seymour | Southwest Regional Library, Louisville |
| Walmart, Seymour | St. Albert the Great, Louisville |
| Crane, Shoals | St. Athanasius, Louisville |
| Shoals Baptist Church, Shoals | St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Louisville |
| Owen County Family YMCA, Spencer | St. Matthews Episcopal, Louisville |
| Lincoln Quad, Terre Haute | St. Peter the Apostle Catholic, Louisville |
| Vincennes University, Vincennes | University of Louisville, Louisville |
| St. Wendel Catholic School, Wadesville | UPS Brokerage Day, Louisville |
| Free Methodist Church, Washington | UPS National Turnpike, Louisville |
| Perdue Farms, Washington | ValuMarket, Louisville |
| Yum! Brands YCC, Louisville | |
| Kentucky | Kroger, Mt. Washington |
| American Fuji Seal, Bardstown | St. Francis Xavier Church, Mt. Washington |
| American Legion Hall, Bardstown | Munfordville Baptist Church, Munfordville |
| Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown | PBI Bank, Munfordville |
| Kroger, Bardstown | New Castle Christian Church, New Castle |
| Nelson County High School, Bardstown | New Haven Rolling Fork Fire, New Haven |
| Town & Country Bank and Trust Co., Bardstown | St. John United Methodist Church, Prospect |
| Walmart, Bardstown | Jefferson Community and Technical College, Shelbyville |
| Boston School, Boston | Walmart, Shelbyville |
| Jim Beam Booker Noe Plant, Boston | Zaxby's Restaurant, Shelbyville |
| St. John the Apostle, Brandenburg | JOM Pharmaceutical Services Inc., Shepherdsville |
| VFW Post 11404, Brandenburg | Whitney Young Job Corp., Simpsonville |
| Edmonson County High School, Brownsville | Springfield Baptist, Springfield |
| YMCA of Oldham County, Buckner |
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.
