Go-Getters 4-H Host Mary Ann Peters Memorial Blood Drive
June 16, 2009
If perhaps you have given blood at the Ashkum Red Cross Community Blood Drive in the past, you would certainly be familiar with the friendly, smiling face of Mary Ann Peters. Mary worked countless hours to ensure that the local blood drive was an annual, well-run event.
Following graduation from Mercy School of Nursing in Champaign in
1951, Mary Ann worked in the nursing profession for more than 30
years. Many of those years being at our near-by St. Mary's Hospital
and the former Central Hospital in Clifton.
Mrs. Peters, in her true nature of compassion, became actively
involved with the Red Cross Blood Drive many years ago. For more
than 20 years, she had worked the local drive in many facets,
including being chairperson some of those years. The loss of Mary
Ann Peters is surely felt in the organization of this year's drive.
Donating blood can change a life. Mrs. Peters changed the lives of
many!
The Mary Ann Peters Memorial Ashkum Community Blood Drive will be
held from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 23 at Assumption Catholic
Hall, 208 North Second, in Ashkum. The event is being hosted by the
Ashkum Go-Getters 4-H Club. To make an appointment to donate blood
or to get more information call Sharlene at 1-815-694-3054.
Walk-ins are also acccepted.
More information is also available by calling 1-800-GIVE-LIFE
(1-800-448-3543) or visit givebloodgivelife.org.. All blood types
are needed to ensure an adequate supply for those in need. A blood
donor card or driver's license, or two other forms of
identification are required at check-in. Eligible donors must be at
least 17 years old or 16 years old with a signed Red Cross
parent/guardian consent form. Forms are available by calling
1-815-694-3054. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds and be in
general good health.
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