The Redmond community came together on Friday to honor the life of firefighter-paramedic Michael Kienzle with a memorial blood drive at the Redmond Fire & Rescue station.
Addressing the Nationwide Blood Shortage
The drive, which was held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., aimed to help address the nationwide emergency blood shortage. The American Red Cross has reported that the country is facing a severe blood shortage, and the community’s effort is a step towards alleviating this issue.
Every donation helps patients in need, and the community’s contribution will continue Kienzle’s legacy of service to the community. The memorial blood drive is a testament to the community’s spirit and dedication to helping those in need.
Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.