You have an opportunity on Saturday to honor a life ended too soon, while helping to save others.
A blood drive being held Saturday Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Webster Schroeder High School honors the memory of Schroeder graduate Colin Montesano, Schroeder class of 2014, who passed away suddenly two years ago at age 21.
Colin had wanted to dedicate his life to helping others by becoming a physician and studied at the University of Pittsburgh. He was also an active community volunteer and talented athlete. He was also an organ donor, so Donate Life will also be at the blood drive signing people up to be organ donors. Anyone who donates blood, signs up to be an organ donor or already is an organ donor can enter to win raffle baskets and gift cards from local businesses.
Here are the drive details:
Blood Drive in honor of Colin Montesano
Saturday, November 30, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Webster Schroeder High School library
875 Ridge Road, Webster. Walk-ins are welcome.
Aside from this being a great thing to do in Colin’s memory, this is also a critical time of year for blood donations. Donations decline significantly from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day as people get busy with holiday activities, so the Red Cross really needs your help.
If you can’t make today’s drive, here are a few other local opportunities coming up in the next weeks:
- Visiting Nurse Service, 2180 Empire Blvd., Webster: Friday Dec. 6, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, 813 Bay Rd., Webster: Tuesday Dec. 10 from 1 to 6 p.m.
- Webster Knights of Columbus, 70 Barrett Drive: Wednesday Dec. 11 from 1 to 7 pm.
BONUS! Anyone donating between Nov. 25 and Dec. 18 will receive a $5 Amazon gift card by email from Suburban Propane.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged (and help you get in and out a little faster). Call 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or log onto RedCrossBlood.org.
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