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January is National Blood Donor Month! Donate at the Saving Lives for Payton Blood Drive

Jan 12, 2026 11:12AM ● By Editor
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January 10, 2026



January is National Blood Donor Month!

Donate at the Saving Lives for Payton Blood Drive, sponsored by Mike's Circle K, on Wednesday, January 21st & Thursday, January 22nd



Did you know that giving blood takes less than an hour from start to finish—and while 62% of people are eligible to give, only 3% do? January is National Blood Donor Month! Give blood and you could be helping a friend, family, or neighbor.

What?
Saving Lives for Payton Blood Drive

Sponsored by Mike’s Circle K
Wednesday, January 21 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Thursday, January 22 | 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Where?
Bus Parked at 3 W Hwy. 61
Map & Directions

Blood Donation is by Appointment

SCHEDULE DONATION for Wednesday, January 21st  

SCHEDULE DONATION for Thursday, January 22nd

Or contact Trudy at (218) 740-1542 to sign up!

Double your donation, double the lives saved! You’re the right type if you are O+, O-, A-, or B-. Select the "DRBC" tab on the schedule to book your appointment as a double red cell donation. Learn more about double red cell eligibility.


Complete your health history questionnaire on the day of your donation at the Registration Table.

 

 

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