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Gov. Gianforte Encourages Montanans To Give the Lifesaving Gift of Blood Donation
HELENA, Mont. – To mark the third day of his 12 Days of Giving, Governor Greg Gianforte today encouraged eligible Montanans to give the lifesaving gift of blood donation through the American Red Cross of Montana.
“Blood donors save lives,” Gov. Gianforte said. “If Montanans are able, I encourage them to give a lifesaving gift this holiday season by donating blood at an American Red Cross of Montana blood drive.”
Gov. Gianforte highlighting the American Red Cross during the 12 Days of Giving
The American Red Cross of Montana hosts blood drives year-round. In the past year, they collected more than 51,000 units of lifesaving blood at more than 2,100 blood drives across the state. Red Cross provides blood products to more than 30 hospitals and medical centers across Montana.
“The gift of blood is truly the gift of life,” said Hannah Zuraff, Executive Director of the American Red Cross of Montana. “Montanans are stepping up every day, whether donating blood, volunteering, or supporting our disaster relief programs. Each donation helps ensure someone, somewhere, has a second chance.”
According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the United States needs lifesaving blood including cancer patients, expecting moms, and accident victims. To find a local blood drive or to become a donor ambassador with the American Red Cross of Montana, Montanans can visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Running through the month of December, the governor’s fifth annual 12 Days of Giving campaign highlights the work of a dozen organizations serving Montanans in need.
- On the 1st Day of Giving, the governor and first lady donated new, unwrapped toys to the Helena-area Marine Corps Toys for Tots and encouraged Montanans to donate to their local campaign.
- On the 2nd Day of Giving, the governor launched the fifth annual food drive among state agencies and encouraged Montanans to give to the Montana Food Bank Network or their local food bank.
- On the 3rd Day of Giving, the governor promoted blood donation through the American Red Cross of Montana and encouraged eligible Montanans to donate.
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