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   On March 12, 2025 the Lakers Lions will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross from 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm at the Outing Town Hall on Woods Bay Rd. 

   For more information or to make an appointment to donate, call Kathy at 218 821 4668 or sign up online at redcrossblood.org with sponsor code Lakers Lions.

   The Lakers Lions are committed to strengthening our community and helping meet hospital and patient needs through blood donations,” said Lion Kathy. “This blood drive is our way of giving staff, colleagues and neighbors an opportunity to help save lives.” 

   Blood is a perishable product that can only come from volunteer blood donors. With someone in the U.S. needing blood every two seconds, blood products must be constantly replenished, according to the Red Cross. 

   “We urge community members to donate blood and help ensure that patients in local hospitals have a supply of blood ready and waiting before an emergency occurs. There’s no better feeling than knowing that your blood donation may give someone a second chance at life.”

   According to the Red Cross, donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative.  

   The Red Cross is also offering free A1C testing for any successful donation.  This will not take up any more time and results will be available in a week or two.  

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