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Julia Goerlich has been volunteering as a blood donor ambassador with the Red Cross Quad Cities/West Central Illinois Chapter for the past 12 years. Julia worked in the medical field, so volunteering as a blood donor ambassador was a natural transition for her. She helps to make the blood donor experience a positive one by […]
Continue ReadingDeb Smith’s experience at the Red Cross began in the 90s. She was seeking an opportunity to volunteer, while furthering her education and working for OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, Illinois as a nurse and in various leadership roles. She was eventually approached by Executive Director Lyn Hruska and then board chair Leanna […]
Continue Reading“There is a critical need for blood right now, especially O+.” explained Gwen Bartoluzzi, Account Manager for Red Cross Blood Services. “With folks leaving for summer vacations, and so many disasters in the mid-west that disrupt our blood drives, the need is even greater.
Continue ReadingShawn Johnson, property manager at the trailer park, helped organize the event and has given time going door-to-door urging residents to install smoke alarms.
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