- May is Trauma Awareness Month. The blood already on shelves is what helps in an emergency. The Red Cross depends on the generosity of volunteers to ensure blood products are available at a moment’s notice.
- The Red Cross usually sees a dip in donations over summer when school is out and people are making time for fun and family. Come to give in May to help patients enjoy a summer with loved ones.
- All who come to give will get a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of your choice and a chance to win a travel camper, thanks to Suburban Propane! rcblood.org/camper.
Saint Bernadette, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, is hosting a blood drive at Saint Bernadette on Saturday, May 14th. The blood drive will be conducted from 7:30am - 12:30pm in the St. Mary Academy Gym.
ALWAYS EAT AND DRINK LOTS OF LIQUIDS BEFORE DONATING, eat meat, meat, meat, and sign in to Rapid Pass on the day of the drive to save time
Please make an appointment by signing up at
Redcrossblood.org. In the top right corner of their website - type StBernadette in the search engine as the sponsor code. Then click St. Mary Academy and choose your time.
Complete the Red Cross Rapid Pass Registration Form on the day of the drive, starting at 12:01 am – 1 hour before your time scheduled: RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass.
Our contact at the Red Cross is Bill Blevins and he would be willing to help you if there is a problem getting your appointment: 502-609-7001 OR you may also contact parishioner, Rita Owens at 502-387-7511 or mthexprt@gmail.com and she too can sign you up if you do not have computer access. Anyone that would like to help with the drive should contact Rita.
Whole Blood may be donated every 56 days:
- Ages 16+ and weigh 110 lbs.
Power Red may be donated every 112 days:
- Males 17+ and weigh 130 lbs.
- Females 19+ and weigh 150 lbs.
- 6 months after a heart attack or surgery
Thank you so much,
Rita Owens
Helen Bicknell
We are excited to announce that we will have 3 more drives for 2022!
July 16, October 22, December 17