To the editor:

Seventy-four people donated blood July 27 at the Hillsboro blood drive. We can feel proud we did our civic duty and helped to ensure lifesaving blood is available for patients in hospitals throughout our area.

As blood donors or volunteers, each of you has helped the Red Cross fulfill the mission of a safe and ample blood supply. Hospital patients rely on us and we delivered. We want to thank each of you for being a part of this lifesaving experience.

The next blood drive in Hillsboro will be Sept. 23. If you would like to help, please call one of us.

Gladys Funk, Hillsboro
(620) 877-7267
Shirley Kasper, Hillsboro
(620) 947-5719
Blood drive co-chairmen