Help save a life - donate blood

For about 45 minutes to an hour of your time, you could help save someone’s life.  That’s the amount of time it takes to donate one pint of blood.

MKC employees and the public will have the opportunity to donate at upcoming blood drives co-sponsored by the MKC Community Involvement Committee and local American Red Cross chapters.  Drives will be hosted in Moundridge, Haven, Walton, Bennington and Lindsborg.

“Donating blood is so important,” states Erin Riley MKC Community Involvement Member. “Every two seconds someone in the United States receives a blood transfusion, yet only 5% of the population donates.”

Hurricane Sandy has caused the cancellation of nearly 100 American Red Cross blood drives and more cancellations are expected.  According to the American Red Cross, the cancellations have resulted in a shortfall of more than 3,200 blood and platelet donations. 

The Red Cross did move blood and blood products to those areas most likely to be affected by the storm so that the blood needs of people in those areas could be met.  However, the long-term impact of power outages and blood drive cancellations is expected to be significant.   The Red Cross is asking people in communities not affected by the storm to make an appointment to donate blood as soon as possible.

The following blood drives have been scheduled:

Lindsborg Community Blood Drive

Monday, November 5 - 12:30 to 6:30
Messiah Lutheran Church, Lindsborg
Appointments requested, not required
Call 1-800-RedCross to schedule your appointment

MKC Walton Blood Drive

Wednesday, November 21; 10:00 to 1:15
Contact Erin Riley @ 620.345.4193 or eriley@mkcoop.com to schedule your appointment

MKC Moundridge Blood Drive

Monday, November 26 - 9:15 to 5:00
Contact Erin Riley @ 620.345.4193 or eriley@mkcoop.com to schedule your appointment

MKC Bennington Blood Drive

Monday, November 26 - 9:15 to 5:00
Contact Erin Riley @ 620.345.4193 or eriley@mkcoop.com to schedule your appointment

Haven Community Blood Drive

Tuesday, November 27 – 9:00 to 2:00
St Paul Lutheran Church, Haven
Appointments requested, not required
Call 1-800-RedCross to schedule your appointment