Amanda Wehnes
American Red Cross
The Vacation Bible School committee at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church is on a mission to help save lives by hosting an American Red Cross blood drive! Through the Red Cross Community Club Program, our club members, their families and friends have the chance to give hope to hospital patients.
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. That’s why we need your help! Our Redeemer will host a Red Cross blood drive on June 14, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church, 1400 East E Street, North Platte. Your support not only helps save lives, it can also help our club members. By hosting a blood drive that collects at least 30 pints, the Red Cross will reward the Vacation Bible School committee by giving funds - $10 per pint of blood collected - to benefit the program.
This year, Vacation Bible School will be July 14 through July 18 at the church from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. each night. The featured speaker each night is Jenny Williamson, an Arison Records recording artist. A meal will be provided and a limited number of t-shirts will be available for students. VBS is open to students ages pre-school through 6th grade. To register, visit www.ourredeemer.life
The need for blood is constant. Accident and burn victims, cancer patients and those living with sickle cell disease often rely on blood products for treatment. Make a difference and sign up to give blood today! To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org using sponsor code “ORLC” To be eligible to donate blood, you must be at least 16 years with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health. High school students and other donors 18 years old or younger may also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.