MONTICELLO - The Monticello community will host a blood drive from 1 to 5 p.m. on Friday, June 18, at Zwingli United Church of Christ, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello, in celebration of World Blood Donor Day June 14. World Blood Donor Day is a time to celebrate those who donate blood to help save lives without expecting anything in return and to raise awareness of the need for a safe and stable supply of blood products for patients in need. This year the focus is on nurturing a new generation of blood donors to help ensure a stable blood supply for decades to come.Up to 20 percent of all donations made through the American Red Cross come from high school and college blood drives.
Blood drive set for June 18