01/14/13 January is National Blood Donor Month, a time when the American Red Cross recognizes and thanks the millions of dedicated blood and platelet donors across the United States for helping to ensure a stable blood supply for patients in need both locally and across the country. “Every day in our country, approximately 44,000...
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11/29/12 Mayor Mark Senter will host his final blood drive of 2012 at the Earthworks Market, 701 East Jefferson Street in Plymouth on Saturday, December 15th from 8 a.m. till noon. When you donate blood you will be able to pick a present. All donors will be eligible to pick one of the...
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11/13/12 Some say Thanksgiving should be more than just a single day. When you donate blood through the American Red Cross, you can give thanks for a lifetime. “As you reflect on what you are grateful for this holiday season, set aside time to come donate blood,” said Tracy Duncan Fox, spokesperson for...
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10/17/12 Abby Stopczynsik from the South Bend Medical Foundation recently issued a summary to the three Mayor’s blood drives conducted during the Farmers’ Market this season. The results of the drives show the May drive with 4 pre-signed donors and a total of 18 signed in with 2 deferrals and a total...
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09/12/12 Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter will host another Blood Drive at the Farmer’s Market this Saturday, September 15th. The South Bend Medical Foundation will bring an air-conditioned mobile lab for folks that want to donate. The Blood Drive is scheduled to be open from 8 a.m. till 12 noon. All donors will have their...
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07/30/12 Mayor Mark Senter is extremely happy with the results of the most recent Farmers’ Market Blood Drive. This is the second time this summer the Mayor has sponsored a blood drive with the South Bend Medical Foundation. In May there were a total number of 16 units collected. Only 4 people signed...
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07/05/12 Mayor Mark Senter will host his second annual Plymouth Farmers’ Market blood drive on Saturday, July 21st from 8 a.m. to noon. The South Bend Medical Foundation is parking a blood drive in the driver’s seat of a brand new 2012 Ford Focus this summer. Donate blood before August 25th and you...
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06/27/12 America’s blood supply is an important piece of our country’s ability to respond to disasters. By donating blood, people can help prepare for the unexpected and help ensure blood is available when and where it’s needed. Making an appointment to donate blood during Disaster Education and Awareness Month this July is one...
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06/19/12 Summer is a difficult time to collect blood yet the need remains constant. Donors of all blood types are needed at the American Red Cross Blood Drive scheduled for Thursday, June 21, from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus in the Hall, located at901 E. Jefferson St.inPlymouth. All presenting...
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05/31/12 The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is please to again be hosting the Annual Blood Drive Campaign to Honor Fallen Officers. Last year the Fallen Officers’ campaign collected over 5,000 units of blood. In Marshall County 23 units were collected. As each unit can be broken down by cells, platelets, and plasma, the total...
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