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Falls Student Hosting Community Blood Drive
The American Red Cross recently issued an emergency request for donations lower than expected in June.
A Menomonee Falls High School student is hosting a community blood drive in the wake of the American Red Cross issuing an emergency blood drive request.
The Red Cross on July 9 issued an emergency donation request after reporting a 10 percent decrease in donations last month. MFHS senior Emily Suetholz is organizing a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Menomonee Falls Public Library.
“With many regular donors on vacation or busy, and school out of session, it is important for us to remember that patients don't get a break form needing blood,” Suetholz said.
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Donors can schedule an appointment in several ways:
- Call 1-800-733-2767
- Schedule and appoint online through the Red Cross
- Email Suetholz
June can be among the most challenging months of the year to collect enough blood and platelet donations, according to the Red Cross. Many regular donors become busy with summer activities and can’t make an appointment.
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