Havre Red Cross blood drive a success

Judy Vosen

Local Blood Drive co-ordinator

The recent Havre Community Red Cross Blood Drive held at the St. Jude

Parish Center Monday, Nov. 8, was a great success. The original goal was 121 units. Some of the donors were first-time donors that day. A huge “Thank You” goes out to all those who took time out of their lives to help save the lives of strangers!

A special thank-you goes to the St. Jude Knights of Columbus for the wonderful selection of freshly made and individually wrapped sandwiches and cookies that they provided. Pre-packaged snacks, juice and water were also provided by the Red Cross. Look for lunches to again be provided locally at future blood drives.

The next Havre Community Blood Drive is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. at St. Jude Parish Center. At this time appointments are required, so to make an appointment, call 868-0911 or visit http://www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: havre.

While Rapid Pass registration online prior to arrival is encouraged, it is not required, but it does shorten the time a bit for one to donate a unit of blood. To access Rapid Pass, download the Donor App to your mobile device by going to the Red Cross website at http://www.redcrossblood.org If you have problems or questions you can contact someone at 1-800-Red Cross, 1-800-733-2767.

If you will be a first-time donor and/or have not had a donor card issued to you, either a hard copy or on your mobile device, please bring a form of legal identification with you. We look forward to assisting you at the next Blood Drive!