Community Corner
Give Blood at US Federal Credit Union Bi-Annual Drive
The credit union hopes to collect enough blood at the Burnsville drive to help even more people this time around.
Participate in a good cause next Friday by giving blood at the U.S. Federal Credit Union’s (USFCU) bi-annual blood drive in Burnsville.
In the blood drive that USFCU hosted with Memorial Blood Centers (MBC) in January of this year, people donated a total of 19 units of whole blood and two units of double red blood cells. The donations had the potential to help 59 people, according to a USFCU news release.
“Our semi-annual blood drive with MBC is a great way for our employees to join with the community for a great cause,” said President/CEO of USFCU Bill Raker in the release. “We hope to increase the amount of donations this time around so we can make a bigger difference.”
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There are some eligibility requirements to give blood:
- Be at least 17 years old;
- Weigh at least 110 pounds;
- Be healthy;
- Have not donated blood in the last 56 days.
The blood drive is scheduled for Friday, July 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the credit union's corporate location on 1400 Riverwood Drive.
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You can register for the drive on the Memorial Blood Centers website. The sponsor code is 9820.
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