Red Cross ‘Drive of Remembrance’ (Adrian, MI)

Each year many Americans observe the anniversary of 9/11 by donating blood with the American Red Cross. Eligible donors are encouraged to roll up a sleeve and honor all those who serve and sacrifice for our country at the 4th Annual “Drive of Remembrance” on Sunday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. at the Lenawee County Fairgrounds, 602 N. Dean Street, Adrian.

“Since 2002, generous Red Cross donors have given nearly 9,000 blood donations during blood drives commemorating the events of September 11,” said Todd Kulman, External Communications Manager for the Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross. “This is an opportunity for our donors to pay tribute to our nation’s heroes and be a hero themselves by helping save lives.”

Everyone who comes to donate will receive a free American Red Cross “Drive of Remembrance” t-shirt, while supplies last. Presenting donors will also be treated to a hot, home-cooked meal in the Red Cross refreshment area. Special thanks to Blissfield Manufacturing Co. for their continued support of the American Red Cross and this very special blood drive.

9/11 Day was launched in 2002 as an annual day of service to honor the victims and heroes of Sept. 11. Since then, it has evolved into the largest annual day of charitable engagement in the U.S. and was designated as a National Day of Service and Remembrance by the U.S. Congress in 2009. Each year tens of millions of people observe the day by performing acts of service and good deeds.

Blood donors of all types – especially those with types AB, O negative, A negative and B negative – and platelet donors are encouraged to give. Type O negative is the universal blood type that can be transfused to patients of any blood type. It is often used to treat trauma patients and is always in demand by hospitals.