Chamber to Rally Local Businesses and Residents for Community Blood Drive

The drive will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 2, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Kearney Commercial Center. To make stopping by as convenient as possible, the donor bus will be parked on the west side of the Kearney Early Childhood Center.

Chamber organizers have set an ambitious goal of collecting at least 20 units of blood during the four-hour event, noting that every single donation provides a vital, lifesaving resource for patients and families in need.

To help surpass that target, the event is sparking a bit of friendly competition among the local business community. Chamber organizers are challenging area businesses to rally their teams and see which workplace can bring in the highest number of donors.

"This Small Business Season, we’re celebrating the many ways we can show up for one another — and sometimes the most meaningful gift we can give is our time," the Chamber shared in their announcement, tying the event to the seasonal message, “It’s the Thought That Counts.”

As an added incentive for community members to participate, everyone who donates blood during the drive will automatically be entered into a raffle to win a prize basket.

Residents are encouraged to mark their calendars, bring a friend, and take part in a simple act of kindness that directly impacts the Kearney community. Sign up at savealifenow.org/group and use group code EX20.

KPGZ News - Brian Watts contributed to this story.

Platte-Clay Hosts Annual Blood Donation Event

The Community Blood Center and Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative is asking for donors’ help.

Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative is inviting the community to participate in a blood drive on Wednesday, October 8th, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The event will take place in the meeting room at 1000 W. Highway 92.

As a token of appreciation, all donors will receive a free pizza cutter. Those interested in donating can sign up at savealifenow.org/group using the group code EF2R.

Most people donate whole blood—approximately 1 pint. After donation, your blood is separated into its components (red blood cells, platelets, and plasma) for distribution to local hospitals.

It usually takes about one hour from registration through refreshments to donate and people can donate whole blood every 56 days.

For more information, contact Amanda McQuerrey at (816) 903-7355 or via email at amandam@pcec.coop. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference and save lives!

KPGZ News - Brian Watts contributed to this story.

Platte-Clay Hosts Annual Blood Donation Event

The Community Blood Center has declared a blood emergency in our area. The Community Blood Center says our region is experiencing a blood shortage with dangerously low levels of O+, O-, B- blood types and platelets. Low levels are due to an increase in transfusion needs at local hospitals. The Community Blood Center is asking for donors’ help.

Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative in Kearney will be hosting a Community Blood Center donation event on Wednesday, October 2, from noon to 6 pm. The event will be held in their meeting room at 1000 W Highway 92 in Kearney.

Presenting donors will receive a free paring knife when they donate. Donors can book their appointment at SaveALifeNow.org/group and enter a group code EF2R.

For additional details contact Amanda McQuerrey at 816-903-7355 or amandam@pcec.coop.

KPGZ News - Brian Watts contributed to this story.