YANKTON, S.D. – The recent blood drive at Randolph High School was successful with 36 units of blood donated.
The blood donated will directly benefit up to 108 patients who rely on lifesaving transfusions.
Donors who celebrated milestones include Brooke Downs, one gallon; Vicki Bermel, two gallons; Cie Kauth and Jeri Schmit, three gallons; Richard Bloomquist, 12 gallons.
The next local blood drive is set for 12:30 to 6 p.m., Monday, Dec. 30, at the Randolph Auditorium. To schedule an appointment, visit lifeservebloodcenter. org, text ‘LIFESERVE’ to 999-777 or call 1-800-287-4903.
LifeServe Blood Center is a non-profit, community-based blood center that has served the needs of local hospitals and patients in the region since 1947. As one of the 15 largest blood centers in the country, LifeServe provides blood products to 175 hospitals primarily in Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Illinois. LifeServe is committed to saving lives by providing service to volunteer blood donors and access to a safe, quality blood supply for hospitals and patients.