Red-blooded Redwood folk

Area residents helped the Red Cross blast past its goal at this Redwood Falls National Guard Armory, this past week.

The Red Cross set a goal of collecting 230 units, and drove away Tuesday evening with 290 instead.

Said area blood drive coordinator Laura Kohler, “Redwood Falls blood donors rock!”

Results of the blood drive:

• Goal: 230

• Deferrals: 15

• Double red donors: 28

• Total units collected: 290

• First time donors: Emma Ceplecha, Abby Einck, Benjamin Ovre  (all 16 year old), Wilbert Werner (donated when he served in the military many decades ago)

• One gallon: Margaret Groebner/Clements, Bethany Lee, Beth O'Keefe, Heather Koffler

• Two gallon: Jody Stoen, Tom Kramin, Krystle Dillon

• Three gallon: Mark Johanneck, Ryan Becklund, Kristina Noble, Brian Fluck, Richard Salmon

• Four gallon: Peggy Huwe, Bruce Kaardal

• Five gallon: Jean Hillesheim, Brian Hennen, Bev Hoffbeck, Arlene Woelfel

• Six gallon: Jim Mertens, Brian Serbus

• Seven gallon: Cindy Beadell

• Eight gallon: Don Leopold

• Thirteen gallon: Carleton Bjerke

• Fourteen gallon: Larry Bunting, Doug Hillger/Morgan

• Sixteen gallon: Merlin Goudy/Wabasso. Richard Bot/Minneota