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PORTLAND — The Lewiston-Auburn American Red Cross blood ambassadors met for their annual Christmas luncheon in Auburn on Dec. 5.
Pauline Bonney, the Lewiston-uburn lead-volunteer blood ambassador, has organized this event for the past 12 years as a way to get all of the volunteers together in one place and thank them for the important work they do, representing 175 years of combined volunteer experience.
The Red Cross is a volunteer-based organization that could not fulfill its mission without the help of individuals like those in the Lewiston Auburn blood ambassadors, the organization said in a news release.
To donate blood, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor app, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.
A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
PHOTO: Lewiston-Auburn Red Cross blood amabassadors, representing 175 years of volunteer service are, sitting, from left, Marjorie Hansen 12 years; Eleanor Wheeler 18 years; Pauline Bonney 30 years; Gilda Dennis 24 years and Lorraine Higgins 31 years. Standing, from left, Marie Barter 19 years; Mariette Bernier 14 years; Kathryn Grefer-Kirkland 1 year; Pati Keene 6 years; Sue Goddard 5 years and Maryann Jalbert 15 years. (Submitted photo)
