The Stanley-Boyd Community Red Cross Blood Drive is Thursday, June 3 at Holy Family Hall. There is a blood shortage at this time so please don’t forget your appointment. If you need to cancel your appointment, please call Donella Christianson at 715-644-3638 before June 3 if possible. There are a few donors on a waiting list that could fill a vacant spot.

As more and more people have become vaccinated and the number of COVID-19 cases

are significantly reduced, we have reached an

important milestone in the battle against the pandemic. We are so very grateful that our country has reached a point where we can begin to alleviate some of the burdens that COVID-19 has placed on all of us.

The American Red Cross has updated its pandemic safety protocols in alignment with CDC and OSHA guidance. Here’s what you need to know: Fully vaccinated individuals including staff and blood donors will no longer need to wear face masks or socially distance beginning May 21.

Unvaccinated individuals will continue to be required to wear face masks and socially distance.

Proof of vaccination will not be a requirement. We trust that our blood donors will provide honest responses – it’s what our eligibility process is built upon. We will continue to rely on the honesty of our blood donors when it comes to COVID-19 vaccination and face masks.

Donate blood on June 3. The need is constant, the gratification is instant.