Briefs: Plea for blood donors, '80s Dance Party fundraiser, Walmart Wellness Day

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Red Cross says donation shortfall may impact blood supply

The American Red Cross has seen a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations in the first two months of the summer, which makes it hard to keep hospital shelves stocked with lifesaving blood products. By making an appointment to give blood or platelets in August, donors can keep the national blood supply from falling to shortage levels.

Right now, the Red Cross especially needs type O negative, type O positive, type B negative and type A negative blood donors, as well as platelet donors. For those who don’t know their blood type, making a donation is an easy way to find out this important personal health information. The Red Cross will notify new donors of their blood type soon after they give.

There are two blood drives scheduled in Crawford County:

  • Aug. 21 - 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 110 South Kibler St., New Washington

  • Aug. 31 - noon to 6 p.m., Trillium Event Center, 1630 E. Southern Ave., Bucyrus

Schedule an appointment to give by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

All who come to give throughout the month of August will get a $10 e-gift card to a movie merchant of their choice. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Movie.

Dance party fundraiser set for Sept. 9

Bucyrus High School Class of '89 has decided to become an emerging nonprofit group that will help underprivileged Bucyrus High School kids to play sports, create art or participate in band.

On Saturday, Sept. 9, they will host an '80s Dance Party from 5 to 9 p.m. on the MB Subculture's lawn at 122 W. Rensselaer St. in Bucyrus. there will be a prize raffle, 50/50 raffle, a progressive jackpot mini-golf challenge, an air guitar championship and a cupcake sale. The '80s Dance Party is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Dean Heid at dean@deanheid.com.

Walmart hosts Wellness Day on Saturday

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas — Wellness Day at Walmart offers opportunities for families to prioritize their health ahead of a new school year with free screenings and affordable immunizations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Customers can receive free glucose, cholesterol, BMI and blood pressure screenings as well as affordable immunizations such as flu, HPV, tetanus, hepatitis, no cost COVID-19 vaccines and more at Walmart pharmacies nationwide.

Since 2014, Walmart pharmacies have hosted Walmart Wellness Days, contributing more than 5 million free health screenings for customers.

Upcoming meeting:

● Crawford County Board of Elections, 9:30 a.m., Friday, board office, 112 E. Mansfield St., Bucyrus

This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Red Cross seeks blood donors, Bucyrus fundraiser, Walmrt Wellness Day