BROOKVILLE, Pa. — An American Red Cross blood drive will be held in Brookville on Saturday, June 10, in memory of Brooke Emery.
The drive is set for 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Brookville Borough Complex located at 18 Western Avenue in Brookville.
Emery, 19, passed away in September 2021 while she was a student and track athlete at Shippensburg University. She was a 2020 graduate of Brookville High School.
Emery was a blood donor herself and received blood transfusions on the day she passed in an attempt to save her life.
Known for her vibrant personality and infectious smile, Emery believed in the “iron sharpens iron” mentality, which implies that in order to make yourself better, there is a mutual benefit in making others better through mentorship and leading.
“I believe that this blood drive is another way that we can live out this mentality in Brooke’s honor, by selflessly giving blood that will positively impact another person’s life,” Brenda Emery, Brooke’s mother, said.
The goal is to collect 35 units of blood at this drive.
To make an appointment to give blood or platelets at an upcoming drive, donors can visit RedCrossBlood.org and use sponsor code BROOKVILLE, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.
A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families.
The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission.
For more information, visit RedCross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or on Twitter at @RedCross.
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