Honor Society's Blood Drive Deemed A Success

Donors give enough blood to save the lives of 288 people in local hospitals.

More than 100 people donated blood during the drive sponsored by the Hamilton High School National Honor Society on Nov. 2.  The donors gave enough blood to save the lives of 288 people in local hospitals.  The group’s efforts resulted in twice the amount of blood it had expected to donate to the Blood Center of Wisconsin, according to the district.  “It was quite a success, thanks to the thoughtful people of this community,” said Hamilton teacher and NHS advisor Misti Swanson.

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Blood Drive To Be Held In Sussex

Blood drive will be on Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Community Armory.

A blood drive for the BloodCenter of Wisconsin will be held in Sussex on Thursday, Nov. 15.  The drive will be from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sussex Community Armory, W237 N5678 Maple Ave.  Waukesha Memorial Hospital and Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare- Elmbrook rely on BloodCenter of Wisconsin for a steady supply of blood to treat their patients.  Donors can scheduled an appointment by calling (877) 232-4376 or (414) 937-6199.   To donate, you must be 17 or older, in general good health and meets eligibility requirements. For 16-year-olds to donate, they must have parental consent.  The entire process takes about an hour. Donors are asked to bring a photo ID that includes birth date. For information, call 1 (877) BE-A-HERO or visit www.bcw.…

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Go Give Blood At Hamilton National Honor Society Blood Drive

Blood drive to be held Friday, Nov. 2.

The Sussex community is invited to participate in a blood drive sponsored by the Hamilton National Honor Society on Friday, Nov. 2.  The drive will be held in the Hamilton High School Cafeteria from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Donors will be required to show photo identifications and answer basic health questions. Blood donations take about 20 minutes with snacks and drinks offers to donors.  To schedule an appointment, contact the Blood Center of Wisconsin here or call (877) 232-4376. 

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Hamilton Robotics Team to Sponsor Blood Drive

All attempting eligible donors may submit an official sweepstakes entry form at the time of donation for a drawing to win a $500 scholarship.

Hamilton High School Charger Robotics will sponsor a Summer Scholarship Blood Drive July 30 from 2 to 7 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church, W220 N6588 Town Line Road in Menomonee Falls. All attempting eligible donors may submit an official sweepstakes entry form at the time of donation for a drawing to win a $500 scholarship. Community members including teachers, families and friends can donate on behalf of an eligible student to increase a student’s chance to be awarded a scholarship. "Our blood drive is fast approaching and there are many good reasons to participate," reads the team's website, titled Bleed for Bots. "Your blood donation helps BloodCenter of Wisconsin bring hope and healing to our co-workers, neighbors, friends and …

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Sussex Fire Department Holding Blood Drive Saturday

The BloodCenter of Wisconsin is hosting a blood drive at the Sussex Fire Department on Saturday. Save a life and sign up.

The Sussex Fire Department on Main Street in the heart of the village is playing host to a very important cause on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.  The BloodCenter of Wisconsin is setting up shop at the local fire department so Sussex-area residents can make a life-saving donation. According to the BloodCenter's website, nearly 800 donors are needed every day to maintain the demand from hospitals the center supplies.  And with summer being one of the lulls in donations, the BloodCenter is ramping up opportunities for residents to help.  If you're interested in donating blood on Saturday morning, make an appointment on the BloodCenter's website, or call Greg Zoellick at (262) 246-5220 and he will assist you.

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Call for Blood Donations Brings Out Heart-Filled Response

Overwhelming turnout at State Fair blood drive creates a happy problem for BloodCenter of Wisconsin, which will offer three additional chances to donate and in return receive a free ticket to Summerfest or State Fair.

It was hard to say if it was the lure of a free Summerfest or State Fair ticket, or the generosity of the community in responding to a nationwide summer blood shortage, but the wait was long at the BloodCenter of Wisconsin's open drive at State Fair Park on Tuesday. Walking into the Agricultural Products Pavilion where the event was being held at around 3 p.m., donors without appointments were told that the overall time it would take for their appointment would be two hours because of the number of people who had come in to give blood. To accommodate the demand, the option for three additional drives was given, and each will offer free tickets for Summerfest or the Wisconsin State Fair. The BloodCenter is urging interested donors to call …

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Trade Your Blood for a Free Summerfest Ticket

The BloodCenter of Wisconsin is thanking donors in June by handing out free Summerfest tickets in exchange for blood at one of the nine area locations.

Rock out to your favorite Summerfest performances for free this year when you give blood at an area BloodCenter of Wisconsin donation center. The campaign is called “Give Blood, Go Free,” and it’s an effort to boost blood donations during the slow summer months. BloodCenter says between summer vacations and the decrease in school and community drives, it could use the extra donors. “Blood donations through BloodCenter of Wisconsin are a priceless gift that can help save the lives of children and adults who are seriously injured, undergoing surgery or being treated for cancer and other illnesses,” the organization said in a memo. “As a small ‘thank you’ to those generous donors, BloodCenter is offering a free ticket to Summerfest, which can…

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Trade Your Blood for a Free Summerfest Ticket

The BloodCenter of Wisconsin is thanking donors in June by handing out free Summerfest tickets in exchange for blood at one of the nine area locations.

Recreation Department Sponsoring Blood Drive

The Menomonee Falls Community Education & Recreation in partnership with the Blood Center of Wisconsin is hosting a Community Blood Drive from 3 -7 p.m. Monday, March 26 in rooms 102A & 102B of the Community Center.

Here’s your chance to save a life. The Menomonee Falls Community Education & Recreation in partnership with the Blood Center of Wisconsin is hosting a Community Blood Drive from 3 -7 p.m. Monday, March 26 in rooms 102A & 102B of the Community Center. The Blood Center of Wisconsin needs donors to help with this worthy cause.  Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Schedule an appointment online or call (262) 255-8460. The Blood Center of Wisconsin is the sole supplier of blood, blood products, research and diagnostic laboratory testing for 54 hospitals in our SE Wisconsin 28 counties. The four Waukesha County hospitals alone use more than 20,000 components annually to meet the needs of our friends and loved ones. When …

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Blood Drive Scheduled for Spring Fest

Over 1,000 people attend Spring Fest, and giving blood is an easy way of giving back.

BloodCenter of Wisconsin will conduct a mobile Blood Drive March 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Spring Fest, held at Hamilton High School, W220 N6151 Town Line Road in Sussex. The Sussex Area Chamber of Commerce, along with the Parks and Recreation Department, are hosting this bi-annual event, typically attended by 1,000 residents. In addition, over 250 people from Sussex, Lisbon, Menomonee Falls, Butler and Pewaukee-based businesses and organizations will be working the event, providing crafts and fun for everyone who attends. To schedule an appointment to give blood please visit www.bcw.edu/SpringFest or call 1-877-BE-A-HERO.  Donating is an easy way to make a profound difference in your community. By donating blood through BloodCenter of …

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