January is National Blood Donor Month!
The month of January is usually a period of critical blood shortages. People stop donating blood during the holidays and when they get sick during cold and flu season. Blood drives can also get snowed out during the winter months.
More than 50 years ago — on December 31, 1969 — the president of the United States signed a proclamation designating January as National Blood Donor Month. The new monthly observance was meant to honor voluntary blood donors and to encourage more people to give blood at a time when more blood is needed.
Please consider sparing one hour of your time to give blood at the Van Vorst Building, at the upcoming 2-day drive with Bloodworks Northwest, on Thurs Jan 16 (10 am to 5 pm) or Fri Jan 17 (9 am to 4 pm) Please use this link to sign up.
If you need help booking an appointment please call 1-800-398-7888 or e-mail [email protected]