Show Donate to a a. good cause l f N NL L Thi Community Reporter Monday August 31 2009 several donors made it to the Red Cross Blood Drive at the Taylorsville City qty Council Chambers Though the goal of 20 donors was surpassed more donations are always encouraged Elaine Taylorsville Volunteer Events coordinator noted that in the morning only 13 people signed up but by the end more arrived making the goal possible Lisa Schwartz emergency response coordinator of the city was in and out within an hour and was sure to stop by the refreshments immediately after donating She said it wasn't painful at all and was in fact a lot easier here than at the doctors doctor's With a recognized and revered organization such as the American Red RedCross RedCross RedCross Cross its it's easy to trust that you are arc in good hands Founded in 1881 by Clara Barton the Red Cross has been the nations nation's foremost emergency response organization Along with victims of war victims of devastating natural and domestic disasters services are offered in these five other areas community services supporting the needy support and comfort for military members and their families the collection processing and distribution of blood and blood products educational programs promoting health and safety and international relief and development programs People who have cancer blood disorders sickle cell anemia are always in need not to mention the people who require regular blood transfusions to live Accidents and emergencies that happen unexpectedly potentially to anyone also call for blood supplies Donating is safe easy and incredibly beneficial to others and at times vital As stated on their Red every minute of each day someone needs blood However despite its obvious importance blood I Continued on on AS i 1 I. I i They vant your blood Continued from and the convenience of simply sitting back relaxing and making this free contribution today only 3 out of every people in America make blood donations And only 5 percent of the eligible US population donates in any given year The only source of blood is from healthy donors Schwartz believes any college student especially those who are healthy and have the time should donate As she said its it's a good service and everyone not just students 1 at has f a contribution the each eadi can make j jI I hope someone would do it for me if i f I needed it Schwartz said after donating Tho Though gh many do not tak the opportunity to to mak make this this simple contribution there then are are still opportunities opportunities' to Ici do so if you missed your your chance September 1 AM 1200 1200 PM a at East ast Winchester Sal Lake City offer offers the next next opportunity fo new new donators or returning members 4 to contribute F Ford q more information information inc including ding donations other contributions s schedules schedules and volunteer v openings sc se set to search for your local Red Cross Cros Chapters I f |