Lifeguards aren’t the only ones who will be saving lives this summer. The residents of Mayville will- by donating blood. Unfortunately, during the hottest months of the year, donors are often in short supply. Many are on vacation or out having fun in the sun. United Blood Services urges community members who have never given to roll up their sleeves this summer to give blood as new donors are always needed. While people are much busier than they are at other times of the year, patients who are in need of a blood transfusion still depend on a volunteer like you to take the time to give blood. Every two-to-three seconds someone in this country is in need of a blood transfusion and the
Mayville community blood donors will make a difference on June 27, 2016 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church from noon to 6 p.m. Contact Marion Baker at 701-430-0106 to make an appointment or call United Blood Services at 1-800-917-4929 for more information.
To save time, donors can now fill out their Health History Questionnaire online at www.unitedbloodservices.org the day of their donation. To donate blood, volunteers must be at least 16 years old (certain ages need a minor donor permit) and be in good health.