January is Blood Donor Month.
Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.
Find out where you can give blood today: https://www.redcross.org/give-blood.html
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Franklin Health Department: Wellness Update - January is Blood Donor Month |
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January is Blood Donor Month.
Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.
Find out where you can give blood today: https://www.redcross.org/give-blood.html
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Franklin Health Department: Wellness Update - January is Blood Donor Month |
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FM #253 Senior Ctr Nurse Trish Collatos 4/23/20 (audio) |
"The Red Cross is tentatively stopping its mobile blood drive operations in central and western Massachusetts, potentially affecting 68 jobs.
“As challenging economic conditions continue in the blood industry, the American Red Cross has made the difficult, tentative decision to discontinue its mobile blood drive operations in central and western Massachusetts,” Kelly Isenor, spokesperson of Red Cross Blood Services Region in Massachusetts, said in a statement. “To ensure long-term sustainability, the Red Cross needs to consolidate its operations in this market to generate greater efficiencies that will deliver cost-effective and reliable products and services for patients in need.”
The Red Cross will continue to collect blood and platelet donations at donation centers in Springfield and Worcester, according to the statement. The organization will also continue to collect blood at donation centers, as well as at community blood drives in the eastern part of the state."
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Red Cross stops mobile blood drives |
"Standing in an open bay of his auto repair shop off Beaver Street on Wednesday, Nice Car Care co-owner Jim Norris pointed to just some of the technology necessary to stay afloat in his industry.
There’s the $3,000 “brick” – a tablet-like scanner with a cord that plugs into the beige sedan on which he needed to run diagnostics that morning. The device will look for general problems, but needs a $1,500 upgrade every year.
And if he wants to get more in-depth, Norris turns to vehicle maker-specific software that he subscribes to for about $200 per month.
“We lay out a lot of money just to stay in business,” he said."
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https://nicecarcare.com/ |
Children's Hospital Blood mobile - today from 1 to 6 PM |
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Giovanna and Olivia Sabini-Leite, seniors at Franklin High School, are coordinating the blood drive March 4 |
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hockymca.org |
Where Cause Meets Community. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility.
The Hockomock Area YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities they are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information visit hockymca.org.
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Giovanna and Olivia Sabini-Leite, seniors at Franklin High School, are coordinating blood drives |
"When Giovanna Sabini-Leite was 11, she found herself in Boston Children's Hospital for major surgery on a spinal fusion resulting from scoliosis.
"I lost more blood than the doctors thought would be possible, and I had to do a self-donation," said the now 17-year-old.
At the time, the nurses told her she had O negative blood, a universal -- though rare -- blood type. It was during this experience Giovanna began to realize the life-saving impact blood donations have on those who need them.
After that, she said, "it was always in the back of my mind."...
"Those interested in donating can sign up online at halfpints.childrenshospital.org (code: BenFra) for an appointment time, or contact Giovanna and Olivia at 508-541-1253, or send email to giovannasylvia@hotmail.com or oliviasabini@hotmail.com for information.
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Giovanna and Olivia Sabini-Leite, seniors at Franklin High School will conduct a blood drive at Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School Nov 11 |
"Tony Award-winner Beth Leavel will perform a one-night-only show at 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at The Black Box, 15 W. Central St.
This event will launch The Black Box Broadway Series, sponsored by Childs Engineering. Leavel recently finished an Atlanta run of the new Broadway-bound musical “The Prom.” In Franklin, she will be accompanied by acclaimed musical director Phil Reno, who is currently conducting “Something Rotten” on Broadway.
Seating options for The Black Box Broadway Series feature general admission, preferred table seating and VIP tickets, which include an exclusive reception with the Broadway stars."
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Giovanna and Olivia Sabini-Leite, seniors at Franklin High School, are coordinating blood drives |
"Boston Children’s Hospital will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 11 at Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School, 201 Main St., Franklin.
A positive ID is required.
Giovanna and Olivia Sabini-Leite, seniors at Franklin High School, are coordinating regular blood drives in the Franklin community through Boston Children’s Hospital as part of their National Honor Society Service Project.
Giovanna and Olivia Sabini-Leite have been regular blood donors at Boston Children’s Hospital since they turned 16, the legal age to donate. When one of the twins underwent major surgery and needed blood at the age of 12, the significance of blood donation hit home.
To make an appointment, visit www.halfpints.childrenshospital.org, or call 508-541-1253."
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Giovanna and Olivia Sabini-Leite, seniors at Franklin High School will conduct a blood drive at Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School Nov 11 |
"For the first time in more than a month, the extreme drought conditions in the state have eased slightly, thanks to rainfall associated with Hurricane Matthew that mostly drenched the southeastern and central part of the state last weekend.
The weekly report from the U.S. Drought Monitor showed that 37.83 percent of the state was still in extreme drought but that figure is a decrease from 52.13 percent - the figure that has held fast for the previous month. The monitor showed 83.7 percent of the state was still in severe drought. Last week, nearly 90 percent of the state was in severe drought."
http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/mapsanddata/maparchive.aspx |
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The American Red Cross will support 9/11 Day by offering the community an opportunity to honor those who lost their lives and those who responded following the events of Sept. 11. Interested individuals can volunteer or donate blood or platelets with the Red Cross and help ensure blood is available for patients in need.
9/11 Day was launched in 2002 as an annual day of service to honor the victims and heroes of Sept. 11. Since then, the observance has evolved into the largest annual day of charitable engagement in the U.S. and was designated as a National Day of Service and Remembrance by the U.S. Congress in 2009.
Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood; regular donations are needed. Blood and platelet donors of all types are urged to give.
The following local blood donation opportunities will take place:
- 2-7 p.m. Sept. 8, Franklin Elks, 1077 Pond St., Franklin.
- 1-6 p.m. Sept. 16, Answer is Fitness, 7 Lincoln Road, Foxborough.
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Learn more about the blood donation process here |
"Joseph O’Leary, a Life Scout from Boy Scout Troop 126 in Franklin and sophomore at Franklin High School, recently completed his Eagle Scout Project. The project, part of the requirements for the rank of Eagle Scout, involved clearing new trails in Franklin’s Indian Rock Conservation Area.
O’Leary planned the project over the winter and led a crew of 40 volunteers in the woods on May 14. The new trails lead from historic Indian Rock, the site of an attack by settlers on Wampanoag during King Philip’s War, winding through conservation land to meet up with existing trails. They provide a new view of the ledge and the rocky terrain below. Scouts and adults removed brush, cleared leaves and pruned trees and bushes to make the trails."
"The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood in the weeks surrounding Independence Day to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients now and throughout the summer.
Blood donations often decline in the summer months, especially around summer holidays when donors are less available to give. The need for blood doesn’t decrease, though — every two seconds, someone in the U.S. requires blood or platelets. In fact, a recent survey of Red Cross blood and platelet donors showed that nearly half knew someone who needed blood or they needed blood themselves.
Blood donation opportunities will take place at the following locations:
- 2-7 p.m. July 7, Franklin Elks, 1077 Pond St., Franklin
- 1-6:30 p.m., July 8, Lake Pearl, 299 Creek St., Wrentham
- 2-7 p.m. July 11, King Philip Middle School, 18 King St., Norfolk
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screen grab of Red Cross Blood drives in Franklin area |
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Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School |
Via the Franklin network:
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The Gary Mirliss Memorial Blood Drive and Bone Marrow Campaign Has Arrived
Next Saturday your donation can make a difference in someone's life.
We need your help, your family's help, your friend's help, and your neighbor's help to reach our goal of collecting
200 Units of BloodBE THE ONE THAT PUTS US OVER THE TOP
When
Saturday, January 9, 2016From 8 AM to 3 PM
Where
King Philip Middle School
18 King StreetNorfolk, MA 02056
All participants names will be placed in a raffle for the chance to win great donor raffle items and enjoy a pancake breakfast and pizza
See you next Saturday, January 9th
STAY CONNECTED:
The American Red Cross Blood Drive
Wednesday, April 8, 12:45 pm - 8:00pm
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
91 Jordan Road
Franklin, MA
New England Family History Conference (nefamilyhistory.com)
Saturday, April 11, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Admission is free
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
91 Jordan Road
Franklin, MA