St. Croix County, Wis. — St. Croix Electric Cooperative will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the American Red Cross Bus at the SCEC office, 1925 Ridgeway Street in Hammond.
For more information or to make an appointment to donate, call 715-796-7000 or sign up online at redcrossblood.org with sponsor code St Croix Cooperative (note lack of a period and difference in name).
“Hosting a blood drive coincides with the 7th Cooperative Principle of Concern for Community,” said Michele DeLong, Communications & Events Coordinator. “With a simple blood donation, we have the ability to help save the life of someone who could be a coworker, loved one or neighbor.”
Blood is routinely transfused to patients with cancer and other diseases, premature babies, organ transplant recipients and trauma victims, according to the Red Cross.
“The short amount of time it takes to donate can mean a lifetime to a patient with a serious medical condition,” SCEC Wellness Committee Chair Tonya Gullixson said. “We urge eligible donors to join us in the selfless act of giving blood.”
Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, B negative and A negative. According to the Red Cross, type O negative is the universal blood type that can be safely transfused to anyone, and is often used to treat trauma patients.
About St. Croix Electric Cooperative
St. Croix Electric Cooperative (SCEC) was incorporated Nov. 5, 1937 as a result of five farmers who were determined to bring electricity to rural St. Croix County. Today, SCEC operates more than 1,780 miles of distribution lines, serving more than 11,000 member accounts. More information at www.scecnet.net.
SCEC’s mission is “To enhance the lives of our members and strengthen the communities where they live by providing superior electric and other valued services.”
