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Jerry & Kim Porter of Menomonie were recognized by the Red Cross in March 2025 as NW WI Heroes having been regular monthly donors for 29 years.
There are three Red Cross blood donation opportunities in January being held in Menomonie:
Tuesday, Jan 6: New Hope Lutheran Church, 11am – 5pm
Friday, Jan 9: Menomonie East YMCA (3019 Schneider Ave SE), 12:30pm – 5pm
Wednesday, Jan 21: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (921 Wilson Ave), 10am – 4pm
For more information visit the Red Cross scheduling page.
From The American Red Cross….
WHO BENEFITS FROM BLOOD DONATIONS? trauma patients; patients with surgical complications; patients with chronic diseases – cancer, anemia, sickle cell disease, etc.; pregnant women with complications from pregnancy or childbirth; people with liver problems – components like platelets or plasma for clotting factors; people with infections
ELIGIBILITY & DONATIONS While eligibility can vary based on health status, roughly 37 – 38% of the U.S. population is eligible to donate. Of those eligible, only about 3-10% donate each year.
Editor’s Note: each month we compile and bring to you the blood donation opportunities in Menomonie.
Compiled by MNN Staff