WinnAero, Civil Air Patrol (CAP), the Laconia Airport Authority (LAA), and the Red Cross have joined forces to host a potentially life-saving blood drive at the Laconia Airport from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5.
The event will take place in Hangar #5 on Aviation Drive at the airport and kicks off a celebration of National Aviation History Month in November. Look for the Red Cross Bloodmobile at the Hangar.
New donors as well as returning blood donors are welcome to help the Red Cross prepare for this upcoming holiday season by giving the gift of life. It’s easy and only takes minutes to donate.
Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) with any questions or to schedule a Nov. 5 appointment. Save time with the Red Cross’ recommended Advance Registration at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive.
The Red Cross also offers an expedited donor pre-registration program online: simply visit www.RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete pre-donation reading and health history questions.
Donors with Type O, B negative, or A negative blood are especially needed.
“WinnAero, the STEM education for youth non-profit, is pleased to team up with CAP, the LAA, and the Red Cross to bring this critical event to the Laconia Airport,” said Dan Caron, WinnAero Educational Programs director.
WinnAero Board Chairperson Karen Mitchell added, “We are very pleased to partner with the Red Cross and others in this worthwhile event. We consider our participation an extension of Winnaero’s community outreach mission.”