CLEARFIELD – American Red Cross Blood Services urges strong donor turnout to help reverse weather-related collection losses.
Winter storms are the major factor in February’s donation total being 1343 units below forecast. True to poet Robert Burns’ quote about best-laid plans, the solid February blood collection schedule assembled by the Greater Alleghenies Region of American Red Cross Blood Services continues to “go awry” under the weight of snow, sleet and freezing rain.
We’ve experienced 19 blood drive cancellations, representing the potential of 835 blood donations, which is close to our weekday blood collection goal. In addition, drives that we have conducted in areas experiencing wintry weather have experienced low donor turnout.
As a result, our month-to-date collections stand at just 90.8 percent of goal and supplies of five blood types are currently at or below a day’s supply.
These blood types are: O negative, O positive, B negative, B positive and A negative.
To donate blood, individuals: Must be at least 17 years old (16 years old in Maryland and Pennsylvania with parental consent), Weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health.
To schedule a blood donation appointment where available, visit www.redcrosslife.org or call 1-800-GIVE LIFE (1-800-448-3543).
Healthcare providers across the country are calling 2008 the worst flu season in years…and it’s not over. The best way to protect yourself and others is to practice healthy hygiene to help keep you well from seasonal flu. Getting prepared ahead of time will also have a significant impact on your plans and decisions during a potential flu pandemic in the future. For more information contact the Red Cross office for pandemic Flu safety tips.
Order your Easter Pie from the American Red Cross. Ten-inch pies for $8.00 each. Your choice of apple, blackberry, peach, cherry, red raspberry, caramel apple walnut, pre-baked pecan, and pumpkin rolls. Delivery date is March 17 and order deadline is March 5. Please call the office at 765-5516 or 849-2712 if you want to place an order.
The winners of the United Way basket raffle to benefit Clearfield United Way and Clearfield-Jefferson Red Cross are as follows: Jolene Lougee, Michelle Merritts, Lou Ann Shiner, Lynnea Rossey, Becky Griffin, Charity O’Dell, Judy Armstrong, Edward Yocum, Nina Davis, Sandy Anderson, Gloria Shaffer, Deb Marino, Steven McClure, Lissa Pinto, Jean Strong, Missy Shaffer, Gloria Shaffer, Carol Ireland, Jennifer Lutz, Tammy Ott, Mary Swales, Nicole DellAntonio,Mary Ann Gearhart, Yvonne Rosselli, Brenda Millford, L.A. Hubler, Marie Cordiano, Valerie Dixon, Kathleen Pino, and the Bonus Basket, Dorothy Carbalan. Tickets were drawn by volunteers who did not purchase a ticket. Thank you to all who participated!
A Multiphasic blood screening will be held at the Clearfield Red Cross office on March 8, from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The blood screening covers thirty-five tests for a fee and other tests available are Prostate and Thyroid for an additional fee. Free blood pressure and oximeter screening will also be available. We are taking appointments by calling 765-5516 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
There will be a Red Cross Auction held at the St. Charles Café to benefit the Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter American Red Cross on March 28, 2008. Preview and Hors d’ oeuvres at 5:00PM and the Auction begins at 7:00. Items from local businesses, crafters, local artist paintings, National artist prints and more will be auctioned. We have an Antique table, 2 antique chairs, a rocking horse, handmade rocking chair, a 32 inch HD TV, overnight bed & breakfast coupons, gas cards, 1.6 scale NASCAR remote control cars ad Jeeps, a handmade cabinet and quilt rack and much more. Items will posted on our website as they are received in the office. Go to our web site at www.clearfieldjeffersonredcross.org for an itemized list and preview. Tickets are $12.00 and are available at the Red Cross offices in Clearfield, 765-5516 and in Brookville, 849-2712.
Upcoming Disaster courses:
Fulfilling our Mission: March 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Brookville office.
Health & Safety Classes:
Adult CPR – Clearfield –March 5 and 19
Brookville – March 5
Punxsutawney – March 3
Infant Child CPR – March 6
First Aid – Clearfield – March 20
Brookville – March 6
Punxsutawney –March 4
All of the above Health & Safety classes begin at 6:00 p.m.
Call 765-5516 to register for classes in Clearfield or 849-2712 to register in Brookville & Punxsutawney.
CPR for the Professional Rescuer recertification/refresher class for lifeguards is scheduled for April 26 at 9:00 a.m. Call 765-5516 to register.
Visit the Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter Web site for all the local Red Cross news.
Clearfield Bloodmobile Schedule
Sat. Mar. 01 Curwensville Family Moose Center 9:00 – 2:00
Fri. Mar. 07 Fixed Site 12:00 – 6:00
Mon. Mar. 10 West Side United Methodist Church 12:00 – 6:00
Mon. Mar. 10 Ridgeview Elder Care 10:00 – 3:30
Wed. Mar. 19 Quehanna Boot Camp 10:00 – 3:30
Fri. Mar. 21 Fixed Site 12:00 – 6:00
Jefferson Bloodmobile Schedule
Tuesday, Mar. 11 Saint Tobias Church Brockway Noon-6PM
Friday, Mar 14 Bethel Baptist Church-Sykesville Noon-6 PM
Friday, Mar 14 Calvary church of the Nazarine Noon-6 PM
Friday, Mar 14 Punxsutawney Christian School Noon -6 PM
The American Red Cross helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Last year, nearly a million volunteers and employees helped victims of almost 75,000 disasters; taught lifesaving skills to millions; and delivered messages service members separated from their families. Almost 4 million people gave blood through the Red Cross. The Red Cross is not a government agency; it relies on donations of time, money, and blood to do its work.
By supporting the American Red Cross you provide the vital funds necessary to support all of our core services. Checks may be sent to Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter, 1100 S. Second St. Suite 2, Clearfield, Pa 16830, or Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter, 275 Main St., Brookville, Pa 15825.
VISA and MasterCard are accepted.
Red Cross is a United Way and United Fund Participating Agency and an RSVP Station.