First Lutheran to host blood drive

First Lutheran Church Onalaska will host a blood drive in partnership with BloodCenter of Wisconsin on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The drive will be held in Fellowship Hall located at 410 Main Street in Onalaska. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Sara Larkin at 781-0745.

By donating this November, donors can help patients and local families have a better holiday. BloodCenter of Wisconsin’s Thanks for Giving campaign offers donors the opportunity to give back to the community in another way.

For every 20 donors that donate with BloodCenter of Wisconsin from Nov. 9-21, Roundy’s Pick ‘n Save will donate a turkey to the Hunger Task Force of La Crosse and several other food banks throughout Wisconsin. BloodCenter’s goal is to distribute 400 turkeys to Wisconsin families.

Donating one unit of blood and one hour of time has the potential to save up to three lives.

Anyone who is at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weighs a minimum of 110 pounds and is in generally good health can donate blood. The entire process takes about an hour and all blood types are needed. Donors should bring a photo ID.