Community Corner
Red Cross Blood Drive at Messiah Lutheran Church
Messiah
Lutheran Church in Amherst has been sponsoring Red Cross blood drives for the
past 6 years and is proud to do so again this year. It has become a tradition for the church in
honor of member Katie Retelle.
When is the Drive? Saturday,
September 14th, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where is the Drive? Messiah
Lutheran Church, 303 Route 101 (just before the Amherst Garden Center)
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How Should I Prepare? Reserve a
spot in advance (www.redcrossblood.org/make-donation)
or simply show up. A nursing staff is on
hand to walk you through the process – it’s easy. Following your donation, Messiah Lutheran is
happy to offer you nourishing (and tasty) snacks -- typically breakfast in the
morning and chili in the afternoon. You
can find more information on eligibility at www.redcrossblood.org
What Should I Bring? If you plan
to donate blood, please bring an identification card of some type (e.g., driver’s
license, student ID). Other than that,
you’re set.
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Why Should I Give? Anywhere at any
time there’s an emergency, there’s always a need for blood, and donating it is
one of the most personally rewarding things you can do. On a brighter note, nurses and donors often
comment that this drive is one of their favorites.
Join us and
find out why!
