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Granton- Schoessow Twins
Announce Blood Drive
3rd Annual-2024
Caleb and Abby Schoessow will hold their third annual Birthday Blood Drive
March 27, 2024, from 12:30-5:30 p.m. at Granton High School.
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Central Wisconsin continues to face a shortage of blood and two Granton teens
want to help combat this national shortage.
To help combat this life-threatening issue, Caleb and Abby Schoessow are holding
their third annual Birthday Blood Drive on March 27, 2024, from 12:30–5:30 p.m.
at Granton Area Schools because, in their words, “there is no better birthday
gift than saving someone’s life.”
The twins have a goal of collecting 80 units of blood, which would impact over
240 people’s lives. The Schoessow twins are partnering with the Versiti Blood
Center of Wisconsin, the sole supplier to the Marshfield Medical Center as well
as over 50 hospitals in Wisconsin.
If an individual has been deferred from donating blood in the past, “chances are
good” that person can start donating blood again.
Anyone over 16 years of age and weighing at least 110 lbs. and who are in “good
health” can donate. Caleb and Abby Schoessow are giving out presents to the
oldest and youngest blood donors as a show of appreciation.
All types of blood are needed, especially types O positive and O negative, as
well as platelet donations, to help reverse this national blood crisis.
Caleb and Abby Schoessow, seniors in the Granton Area School District, have
personal reasons for wanting to hold their third annual Birthday Blood Drive.
Several years ago, the twins’ mother had breast cancer and went through years of
treatment and needed a blood transfusion a few years ago.
“My family has always been a big proponent of giving back to the community,”
Caleb Schoessow said. “During the last two years, we have collected over 120
units of blood, and that means 360 individuals have been impacted by our
efforts.
“I personally saw the impact a blood transfusion made on my mother’s life, and
it helped bring her back home to us. I don’t want other kids to go without a
parent because they couldn’t get the blood they need to live and thrive.”
Abby Schoessow was interested in hosting the blood drive because she was born
with a rare disease and required several surgeries during her toddler years.
“My parents sometimes talk about my surgeries and how extensive they were,” Abby
Schoessow said. “I sometimes think of children and adults who desperately need
blood and I want to do everything I can to save someone’s life.”
Abby Schoessow, who also wants to go into the medical field after graduation,
knows about the importance of having an adequate blood supply for patients in
need.
“There is nothing greater you can give someone than the gift of life,” Abby
Schoessow said. “To have people donating lifesaving blood is humanitarian and
essential.”
The Schoessows will all donate blood to help meet their goal of 80 units of
blood. Afterwards, Caleb and Abby Schoessow will help the day of the blood drive
by passing out drinks and cookies.
“I’m going to make brownies to give out to the people who donate blood!” Nathan
Schoessow said. Nathan Schoessow is the twins’ 12 year old brother.
A blood donor card or driver’s license are required at check-in. If a
perspective donator is Amish, and does not have a picture ID, two documents with
the person’s name and address can be brought in.
Walk-ins are welcome and appointments are encouraged.
To register for Caleb and Abby Schoessow’s Birthday Blood Drive, call
877-232-4376 or visit at bit.ly/ grantongives.
If a perspective donator cannot find a time slot that meets their needs, reach
out to Courtney Schoessow at 715-937-0856.
Clark County Press, Neillsville, WI
March 6, 2024
Transcribed by
Dolores
M. Kenyon, March 7, 2024.
Web page by
James W. Sternitzky PhD,
March 8, 2024.
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