March 30th, 2020
MANKATO – The Mankato Family YMCA will host a blood drives next week on Tuesday April 7 between 12:00pm and 6:00pm.
The American Red Cross continues to urge the public to donate blood in this time of need. John Kind, Executive Director of the YMCA, is working closely with the American Red Cross to make sure that all safety measures are being met. “We have a building that is ideal, with enough space to ensure social distancing continues to happen.”
The blood drive will be held at the YMCA and is open to the public. Donors can schedule their appointments by going to 1-800-RED CROSS or by going to www.redcrossblood.org, and enter the sponsor code: YMCAKATO.
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About The Mankato Family YMCA
The Mankato YMCA puts Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, body and social well-being for all. We work to gather communities, making accessible to all high-quality programs and services that promote and develop health, spirit, mind, body and social well-being throughout South Central Minnesota by focusing on Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.