Heroes needed, give blood

Vitalant Blood Services will be in Moorcroft on Tuesday, July 30 from 1p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Moorcroft Fire Hall. Moorcroft Presbyterian Deacons will be again sponsoring the drive by providing cookies and refreshments.

This drive will be switching it up with a full meal provided as well!

You must be minimum of 16 years of age to donate (a signed parental permission is required for all 16-17 year old donors). If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, you may call (605)646-2625.

These are a couple of fun facts about donating blood:

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.

A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood.

Of the nearly 40 percent of the U.S population who can donate blood, less than 10 percent actually do.

Vitalant is always in need of new donors so please consider donating blood even if you haven’t done so before!

Please call or text Brianne East (402)209-0371 to schedule an appointment or sign up online at http://www.bloodhero.com, enter sponsor code: moorcroft. Consider completing the FAST TRACK health information questionnaire online to save time at the blood drive.

Bring a photo ID and donor card (if you have one) the day of the drive and walk ins are always welcome.

The Vitalant team look forward to seeing you and enjoying a delicious meal, too!