'Busco resident wins $500 gift card from American Red Cross, Meijer
By Amanda Banks
Churubusco resident Anne Creech is the lucky winner of one of ten $500 Meijer gift cards that will be given away this summer.
Each week from June 29 to Sept. 7, the American Red Cross and Meijer are partnering to award a $500 Meijer gift card to one lucky donor in the Indiana-Ohio Blood Services Region. Anne entered the drawing at the Churubusco United Methodist Church blood drive on July 9.
Anne was excited about her prize. A blood donor for 27 years, Anne first gave the gift of life during her senior year at Churubusco High School when teacher Paul Daily took all seniors to a blood drive.
When asked why she continues give blood, Anne said “It’s something I can do easily that doesn’t cost anything. It’s one way I can give back.”
Approximately 15 percent of the local blood supply comes from high school and college students. During the summer months the blood supply tends to drop because schools are out of session and many regular blood donors are busy with other activities. Despite these challenges, the American Red Cross relies on the generosity of blood donors to ensure a stable blood supply for surgery patients, trauma victims, cancer patients and others in need of blood products.
If you give blood now through September 7, you could win a $500 Meijer gift card. To find a blood drive in your area call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or visit indianaohioredcross.org. Join Anne and give the gift of life.