February is American Heart Month - a time to celebrate love, compassion, and the simple acts that save lives. Wagner community members are putting heart into action through blood donation. At the most recent Wagner Community Blood Drive, 15 units of blood were collected from 13 generous donors - enough to help up to 45 patients in local hospitals.

“While collections were lower than we typically see, it truly says a lot about this community that 13 individuals showed up willing to donate,” said Kim Jensen Dietrich, Territory Representative with LifeServe Blood Center. “Seasonal illnesses played a significant role in the number of donors we saw. This time of year is always one of the most difficult for blood collection, but the willingness of donors to come out and try speaks volumes about the heart of Wagner.”

Dietrich added, “Even 15 units can help up to 45 patients. Every donation matters — especially during challenging seasons like this.”

Love, Heart Health, and Lifesaving Care

Heart Month is a reminder that caring for our hearts also means caring for one another. Blood donations play a critical role in heart surgeries, emergency procedures, trauma care, and ongoing treatments. Winter weather and illness can slow donations, but patients still need blood every day. Each unit collected in Wagner represents hope - for a neighbor, a friend, or a loved one fighting for their life.

Cheers to Our Milestone Donors

LifeServe Blood Center proudly recognizes the donors who continue to show up for patients time and time again. Your commitment helps ensure a strong, reliable blood supply for local hospitals and reminds us that generosity truly comes from the heart.

01 GALLONEER – RODRICK PAYER 01 GALLONEER – DANIELLE REVOIR Special Thanks

LifeServe Blood Center extends heartfelt thanks to Tiff Hrdlica, Danielle Revoir and the team at Wagner Community Memorial Hospital along with the Wagner Fire Hall for hosting this important community blood drive. Your continued support helps keep lifesaving blood donations local and available for patients close to home.

Join Us – Save Lives at the Next Blood Drive in Wagner The next Wagner High Scholarship Blood Drive will be held: Tuesday, April 14 Wagner Fire Hall 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM

To schedule an appointment, visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org or call (800) 287-4903.

Your Blood. Your Heart. Your Neighbors.

LifeServe Blood Center is a non-profit, community-based blood center that has served the needs of local hospitals and patients in our regions since 1947. As one of the 15 largest blood centers in the country, LifeServe provides blood products to 170+ hospitals primarily in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. LifeServe is committed to saving lives by providing premier service to volunteer blood donors and access to a safe, quality blood supply for hospitals and patients. Your donation with LifeServe will help save your neighbor, a friend or family member, or a stranger on the street. YOU make a difference in YOUR community. For more information about blood donation or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, call (800) 287-4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org.