A drive to increase the community’s summer blood supply netted 167 pints on July 11 at West Aurora High School.
The goal of this joint effort by School Dist. 129 and Heartland Blood Centers is to help supply blood to Rush-Copley, Provena Mercy and 31 other area medical centers during the summer when supplies run low.
Becky Jo Tabone coordinated the Gift of Life Blood Drive for School Dist. 129. Volunteers included Angie Smith, Sue Albanese, Mary Grimes, Cara Howard, Keith Tabone, Ammie and Denny Roche, Jiyoung Tabone, students from the West High Health Occupation class and members of the Golden Kiwanis.
Raffle winners were:
· $500 Best Buy -Rick Luther;
· $500 Gas Card - Maria Arroyo;
· $200 Gas Card - J. Sustersic;
· $100 Gas Card - Mike Conger, Bill Schuknicht, Leslie Nelson, Marsha Evitts, Cheyenna Millard and Juan Quinones;
· Sweater from Chicago Premium Outlets - Darrell Crooks;
· Perry Ellis ties and Polo Shirt from Chicago Premium Outlets - Chris Burroughs;
· Ladies Jacket from Chicago Premium Outlets - Adriana Janchez;
· Sunglass Hut Oakley Sunglasses and Case Valued $80 - Hannah Gill;
· $50 Gift Certificates from Chicago Premium Outlets and Villeroy and Boch totes- Kristen Golembeck, Elnara Khursherdora, Andrew Day and Tanya Roberts;
· Aunt Martha’s Gift Basket - Ellsa Scodio;
· Heartland Blood Centers Gift Basket - Lisa Richardson and Daniel Inigrez;
· $50 Polo Ralph Lauren Gift Card from Chicago Premium Outlets - J. Krieter;
· Giorgio Armani Tote from Chicago Premium Outlets - Zack Wilmot;
· Alpha Graphics Gift Basket - Kelli Smith;
· Nike Factory hat and men’s shirt from Chicago Premium Outlets - Thomas Carey;
· $40 Gift card from Dress Barn at Chicago Premium Outlets - Regina Jackson; and
· Liz Claiborne Tote - Pat Carley.
