Blood Drive Results and Thank You

The American Red Cross Blood Drive was held in Monticello on Friday, February 26, 2016. Forty-seven people came to the Zwingli Church on a mild and overcast day to donate blood and to give the gift of life.
Potential donors were lined up and ready to go before Noon, so the blood drive was off to a great start. People trickled in steadily all day, a well-balanced pattern of appointments and walk-ins. The Red Cross staff was efficient and dedicated, so wait times were minimal. Donors were able to spend their downtime catching up with friends and neighbors while donating and afterwards at the canteen. Delicious canteen snacks were supplied by Gempeler’s Supermarket, Colony Brands, The Monticello Lionesses, and Subway of New Glarus. Culver’s “Pint for a Pint” coupons were offered to all.
The Monticello blood drive collected 35 units of whole blood and five doubles, for a total of 45 units collected. Donors who received gallon pins were: Roger Brugger, 21 gallons; Roger Clark, 21 gallons; Gert Waelchli, 13 gallons; Janice Brewer, 4 gallons; Debra Rufi, 4 gallons; and Kathy Rindy, one gallon. Congratulations to all of you for reaching these pinnacles.
Thank you to everyone for making the February Monticello Blood Drive a success. Hope to see you all in June!