Blood drive exceeds goal

At the Minneota Community Blood Drive last Wednesday, June 21, a total of 44 units were collected at the American Legion.
"It was a great day. We went over our goal of 39 by 5 units," said Barb Okrina, Minneota Community Blood Drive Coordinator.
A total of 45 presented and there were five deferrals and four Power Red donations.
The following donors reached milestone donations: Karen Swedzinski-1 gallon, Kevin Anderson-5 gallons, Donna Buysse-5 gallons, and Jeff Buysse-8 gallons.
Sandy Josephson was recognized as a first-time donor.
"Thank you to all who took time out of their busy day to donate blood," said Okrina. "Also, thank you to the American Legion for donating the site and a special thank you to all that helped."
Terry VanKeulen, Donna Buysse, Judy Traen, Marcia Vlaminck, Brenda Verschelde and Kathy Wyffels volunteered as greeters and in the canteen area.
The next blood drive will be held from 12:30-6:30 p.m. on October 4 at the Minneota High School.