Joplin Blood Drive

     On May 26, the Red Cross had a blood drive at the NEMO Fairgrounds, in Kirksville.  After the horrible tornado, they decided to send all of the donations to Joplin.  Samantha Caraway, Miss Pulaski Counties OT, and I were able to go and help out after school.

Thanks for having us!!

     There were many people that came out to give blood so the wait was longer than usual.  There were also several thunderstorms in the area, so the weather was not exactly cooperative, but people still came to donate.  In fact, there were so many people, unfortunately, some people were even turned away!  Luckily, they were directed to go to other blood drives in the area that were to take place within the next few days.  Samantha & I passed out beverages and talked to those waiting to give blood.  We talked about the Miss Missouri and Outstanding Teen programs!
     It was a great way to spend the afternoon (even though there were tornadoes all around us in other parts of the state that day!).  We were glad to help out. :)