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June "Virtual" Blood Drive (Sponsored by the KOC)
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As the country adjusts to a new phase of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing the availability of the U.S. blood supply is paramount. Blood is an essential part of the nation’s health care system and relied upon for medical treatments for millions of patients. No substitute for blood exists and blood products have a limited shelf life. Thus, the U.S. blood supply must constantly be replenished by blood donors whose generosity ensures the continued availability of blood for patients who depend on it.
Blood centers nationwide have reported declines in blood collections in recent weeks. Some have reported their lowest donor turnout in more than a year. These trends are concerning, as both patients and blood centers depend on the altruism of donors to ensure that blood is available for life-saving treatments.
That is why Our Lady of Grace Parish and the OLG Knights of Columbus are teaming up to help in the month of June. You can help by going to the redcross.org website or the app for smart devices called Blood Donor. Both will help you find a blood drive near you by entering your zip code and allow you to schedule an appointment to give the gift of life. When you donate, do not forget to let the Red Cross know that you are from Our Lady of Grace Parish.
Thank you in advance for giving the gift of life to those who are so desperately in need of blood!
