Gogebic Community College hosts Red Cross blood drive

IRONWOOD - Gogebic Community College hosted an American Rec Cross blood drive on Wednesday.

First-time donors, frequent donors and everyone in-between showed up to give blood.

Second-time donor Samantha Robl was among those who donated blood to support the cause.

"My friend [Elizabeth Roberts] talked to me about it," she said. "I thought it was a good cause."

Volunteer Coordinator Betsy Slabaugh said hosting the drive at Gogebic Community College paid off.

"For the summer, today was a change due to air conditioning ," she said. "Gogebic Community College is wonderful."

Overall, Slabaugh said she was pleased with turnout for the blood drive.

"The turnout today has been fantastic," she said. "This is wonderful."