La Grande Community Blood Drive results in 262 units of blood

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Friday, September 15th, 2023 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

LA GRANDE — A blood drive held in La Grande this week was another huge success according to organizers. The two-day event, which was held at the Church of Latter-day Saints this week resulted in a total of 262 units of blood being collected.

According to coordinators Linda and Sheldon Strand, the goal for 2023 is to collect a total of 1200 units, which can be reached if they are able to collect another 202 units at the next blood draw, to be held November 14 and 15.

Anyone wishing to sign up to give blood can log on to RedCrossBlood.org.