The American Red Cross continues to work to restock critically needed blood products
By Jo Ann Krulatz
Red Cross Holding blood drives in Southern Wisconsin
The American Red Cross continues to work to restock critically needed blood products uncollected due to the ongoing impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the Southeast. Donors outside of affected areas are encouraged to make an appointment to give now and help keep the blood supply stable in the weeks to come.
Blood drives will be held locally this week. Two will be held today (Monday), one from now until 4:00 at the Reedsburg Campus and the second from 1:00 to 6:00 at the LaValle Fire Department.
Two blood drives will be held Tuesday (October 15). The first will be held from 9:00 to 2:00 at Baraboo High School. The second will be held from Noon to 4:00 at the Lyndon Station Fire Station.
Blood drives will continue throughout the week. A blood drive will be held Wednesday (October 16) from 9:30 to 2:30 at Saint Cecilia Parish Center in Wisconsin Dells; Thursday (October 17) a blood drive will be held from 9:30 to 1:30 at the American Legion Hall in Wonewoc; and a blood drive will be held from 11:00 to 5:00 Friday (October 18) at St. Pauls Lutheran church in Baraboo.
Appointments are appreciated by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or online at redcrossblood.org.
