The community is invited to donate blood in memory of Arvid and Florence Jackson at a special American Red Cross blood drive Friday, Dec. 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Presbyterian Church, 1901 W. Leota Street. This blood drive is anticipated to collect 42 lifesaving donations.
Donating blood is one of the simplest things a person can do to help celebrate a person’s life. For the hour it takes to give blood, there could be a whole community of people thankful for another birthday given to a loved one.
Arvid and Florence Jackson were very active in their community, especially their church, North Platte Berean. Both Arvid and Florence, married 71 years, battled cancer and required blood products during treatment. Florence passed away in June 2018, Arvid just eight months later in February 2019.
Their great-granddaughter, Haley Jackson, is following in their community service footsteps by coordinating a blood drive in their honor at North Platte High School. All are encouraged to roll up a sleeve and donate in memory of the Jacksons.