Apr 13, 2026, 6:12 AM CT
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In April, the American Red Cross asks you to keep patients top of mind by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. Regular donors of all blood types and those looking to give for the first time are encouraged to make days brighter this spring for those in need. April is National Volunteer Month, and the Red Cross celebrates the kindness of blood donors and those who volunteer their time. There is no substitute for blood, volunteer donors are essential to patient care. Blood Program Leaders and Blood Donor Ambassadors are the heartbeat of the work at blood donation centers and community blood drives.
Two opportunities to give will be held in the area this week. The first will be Tuesday (April 14) from 12:30 to 5:30 at the Lone Rock Community Building. The second will be held Friday (April 17) from Noon to 5:00 at St. Anthony & Philip Parish Center in Highland.
Join the celebration of saving lives by booking a time to give blood or platelets now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
Adam Hess has been involved in radio broadcasting since 1990, with many of those years spent on the air at WRCO FM in Richland Center. Currently, Adam hosts the Weekend Wake-up and Prime Mover Saturdays on WRCO FM, jumps in and helps out with news duties, handles Social Media duties for WRCO and WRCE, and is the Director of Technology at a Southwest Wisconsin School District. Reach him at adam.hess@civicmedia.us.
Jo Ann Krulatz is Senior Radio Journalist and News Director at WRCO and WRCE in Richland Center. Email her at joann.krulatz@civicmedia.us.
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