ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ) – It was all about helping save lives at Lambeau Field on Monday.
The Green Bay Packers Community Blood Drive took place from 7am to 7pm with a goal of over 300 pints in mind.
Jessica Brabant with the American Red Cross says donating blood in the summer months are critical.
“Summertime is a little bit harder to collect blood just because people are vacationing, kids are out of school doing sports and things like that. 20% of our blood supply does come from the high schools and the middle schools in the area,” said Brabant.
Every two seconds in the United States, blood is needed to respond to patient emergencies…that’s why events like this are so important.
Brabant says all blood types are welcome.
“O negative is definitely something we strive for just because it’s a universal donor. If those traumas or accidents happen, that’s the first type that they grab in the hospitals.”
David Campsure of Green Bay has donated 8 gallons of blood over nearly 30 years.
“I’m O positive…so, high demand. I get notices all the time.”
Last year the event brought in 343 units of blood, exceeding their goal of 325.
Find more details on how you can donate blood at www.redcrossblood.org.
