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Community Corner

Blood Drive with the American Red Cross

YOUR BLOOD IS NEEDED MORE THAN YOU THINK

• Every 2 seconds someone in America needs blood.
• More than 38,000 pints of blood are needed in the U.S. every day.

• Only 38% of the population is eligible to donate and just a fraction
of those eligible – only about 8% - actually donate blood.

• The need for blood is constant and the blood supply must be regularly
replenished. That is why it is so important that generous donors like
you give regularly.

A blood drive is being held at Grace Church
of the Nazarene in Inver Grove Heights on Tuesday, July 8 from 1-7 pm.
Please go to www.redcrossblood.org to sign up for a donation appointment today! You may also contact Marie Tuschy by phone at (612) 432-1574.

Volunteers are are also needed to work at the registration table and
in the refreshment area. So even if you cannot donate, please consider volunteering an hour of your time. Please contact Marie if you would like to help or
for more details.

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