Blood drives set for 2026
True to the cooperative principle of caring for the community, Walton EMC customer-owners and co-op employees are continuing a long tradition of giving life at Red Cross blood drives.
WHEN: February 12 | April 16 | September 3 | December TBD
WHERE: Walton EMC Office, 842 Highway 78 NW, Monroe
WHO: Donors of all types—especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets—are urged to give.
SIGN UP: Laurie Treadwell, ltreadwell@waltonemc.com or the Red Cross Blood Donor app
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