20 units of blood collected during drive
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Nineteen people donated 20 units of blood during the American Red Cross bloodmobile Wednesday, April 5. </span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">Several donors were recognized for reaching donation milestones. Bob Main reached the 11-gallon mark while Merle Scot and Jack Strong both reached the five-gallon mark. John Jacob was recognized for donating four gallons, and Tom Bentele reached the two-gallon mark.</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">Other donors were Ned Upton, Patricia Wright, Joe Easterday, Robert Edwards, Arvie G. Wooten, Jim Glynn, Elda Edwards, Luke Brown, Nick Jones, Jack Strong, Genette Sosnowski, Chandler Roberts, Erika Roberts, Jan Hoyt and Keith Jacquin.</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">The blood drive operated with the help of these local volunteers and organizations who donated their time and/or refreshments: Lana Cockrum, Diane White, Aleta Collins, Pam McGinnis, Sandra Funk, Gaines-ville Church of Christ and Town and Country Supermarket. The blood drive was held at Gainesville First Baptist Church.</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">The Red Cross will return to Gainesville on Wednesday, June 7, for the next blood drive at the First Baptist Church. The canteen will be provided by Theodosia United Methodist Church and coordinated by June St. Laurent.</span></p>
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