The Southeast Minnesota Chapter of the American Red Cross would like to thank the many blood donors who helped make the February 2015 Austin Community Blood Drive a large success. A total of 259 units were collected during the three-day draw! Congratulations to several donors who received milestone pins and to all first-time donors.

A special thanks to the VFW and many volunteers for their help with setup and tear down. Also thanks to the following businesses for their contributions and support: St. Edward’s Church and Corcoran Center, Sue Viehauser, Colligan Water Conditioning, Hy-Vee Food Store, Jim’s Marketplace Foods, the Austin Daily Herald and KAUS Radio.

Mark your calendar for the next Austin Community Blood Drive scheduled for June 1-4. Contact the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org for information or to schedule an appointment.

Linda Miller and Cheryl Bellrichard

Blood drive co-chairs, American Red Cross