La Grande’s March Community Blood Draw brings in over 240 units of blood
By Garrett Christensen on Friday, March 22nd, 2024 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
LA GRANDE – The march 2024 La Grande Community Blood Draw came and went, bringing in an impressive 243 units of blood. According to Linda and Sheldon Strand, La Grande’s community blood draw coordinators, this exceeded the march blood draw goal (222 units) by 21 units. With the national blood shortage still ongoing, every unit counts. As written by the Strands in the recent announcement:
“Once again, the La Grande community came forward to help alleviate the national blood shortage. We appreciate the community support.”
Remember, local blood draws can be researched and registered for online at https://www.redcrossblood.org/
Upcoming blood draws in La Grande are April 17 at Eastern Oregon University, April 18 at the La Grande High School, and June 18 and 19 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
