Monday, April 22, 2013
The group collected 31 pints of blood at Sunday's Red Cross blood drive.
The Keystone Grange No. 2 collected 31 pints during Sunday's American Red Cross Blood Drive at the group's Grange Hall on Main Street in Trappe, surpassing the group's goal of 21 pints. "With the recent bombings in Bostong, you never know when a surplus of blood will be required," said Gene Zvarick, a Keystone Grange Executive Committee member who helped to promote the event. Zvarick and four other Grange members gave blood Sunday, including Trappe Mayor Connie Peck. If you missed the blood drive and want to donate, click here to find other blood drives in the area.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
The second annual event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 21.
Keystone Grange No. 2 is holding its second annual blood drive at the Grange Hall at 192 W. Main Street in Trappe on April 21 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. According to the Grange, someone in the U.S. needs blood ever two seconds, meaning that 38,000 blood donations are needed every day. A car accident victim could use up to 100 pints of blood, and blood transfusions are becoming more common in cancer chemotherapy. Readers interested in donating can e-mail info@keystonegrange2.org for pre-registration. In conjunction with the blood drive, the Grange will hold an open house, including tours and information on membership, benefits and upcoming events – and a special sneak peek of the upcoming Grange Fair. Refreshments will be provided by Keystone…
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Matt Knoebel, 13, a Penndale Middle Schooler, is down to 0.3 percent of acute myeloid leukemia in his body. As a way to pay it forward for all the blood transfusions, his family organized an American Red Cross blood and platelet drive and National Marrow
When a mustache is drawn on his surgical mask, you know teenager Matt Knoebel was feeling all right. The Penndale Middle Schooler — who celebrated his 13th birthday on Friday — was having a spastic conversation with his friends inside a room on the grounds of Corpus Christi Church before being asked how he felt to be surrounded by people donating to save the lives of others. With his hazel eyes shining out from above the mustachioed mask, the towheaded Lansdale boy darted his look around for a bit, and then settled on one, drawn out "Good." Matt is a success story, thus far, in his battle with acute myeloid leukemia. In a matter of about 10 weeks, his leukemia has gone from 100 percent to 0.03 percent. "I do what I have to do to get better…
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Friends and family of Lansdale youth and leukemia patient Matthew Knoebel have organized a birthday blood and platelet drive bash on Saturday at Corpus Christi Church to meet the demand for donations and help others like Knoebel
Family and friends of a Lansdale youth and a Penndale seventh-grader who is battling acute myeloid leukemia have organized a blood and platelet drive at Corpus Christi Church on Saturday, in conjunction with the American Red Cross and the National Marrow Donor Program. Plugged as "Matthew Knoebel's Birthday Blood and Platelet Drive Bash," the public event takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the church at 900 Sumneytown Pike in Upper Gwynedd. The American Red Cross and the National Bone Marrow Donor Program are teaming with Knoebel's family — mother Christina Simpson and her fiance Tom Coughlin, an employee at Souderton Area School District; uncle Mike Simpson of Lansdale; and aunts Mary Aderman of Lansdale and Kellie Roggio of…
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Officials say 'donors aren't showing up.' Many chances coming in Perkiomen Valley to help.
Yesterday, the American Red Cross held a press conference at Abington Memorial Hospital to address a blood shortage, according to a phillyburbs.com story. The story says the American Red Cross Penn-Jersey Blood Service is down 2,000 units and the organization said it expects the number of units to continue to fall due to the summer months — 18 percent of the Red Cross’ blood donations come from high schools and colleges. See the original story here. In the story, Dr. James Yuschak, director of the hospital’s trauma unit, said having blood available can mean the “difference between life or death.” According to the American Red Cross website: For more information about blood donation from the American Red Cross. In the Perkiomen Valley, the …
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Friday, March 16, 2012
Skippack Elementary Home and School President thanks donors
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Friday, March 16, 2012
Skippack Elementary Home and School President Pam Kirkman provided the following information about this past Monday's (March 12) blood drive. Last year was the first-ever drive organized for donors from the Skippack Elementary School community. This year, Kirkman stated the drive was open to the entire Perkiomen Valley School district, and had to had "turn away some donors because we could not accommodate them. "We had 42 donors sign in and 34 donations made!" • "We are extremely proud that we have made this an annual event. It feels great to live in such a caring community. I feel our community always comes forward when someone is in need. We are so proud of the men and women who took time out of their busy schedule to donate their blood…
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Proceeds from the event benefit the church.
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Peace in Zion United Church of Christ's crafts and rummage sale Saturday was an event fueled by generosity. In an unofficial kickoff for the "Raise the Roof" efforts—the church needs to raise about $20,000 for a new roof—church members and outside vendors gave of their time, talents, money and gently-used items for the cause. A blood drive was held in conjunction with the event, and eligible attendees were invited to make a donation. Peace in Zion's congregants contributed crafts and baked goods to help raise money, while the money that other vendors paid for their tables went toward the church. In addition to hand-carved toys, handmade blankets, accessories and doll clothes, treats, home decor items, refreshments and Christmas decorations…
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Friday, September 16, 2011
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Friday, September 16, 2011
What’s Happening Today • The Healing Angels Meditation Group is meeting at Dreamcatcher at 7 p.m. in Skippack. The cost is $20 per person. Mark Your Calendars • Roll in to the Trappe VFW Car Show at 201 W. Third Ave., Sept. 17. Proceeds will benefit two local children. • A community fun day will be held at St. James Episcopal Church in Zieglerville this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A blood drive will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. • Cub Scout Pack 105 is holding an ice cream social for recruiting Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 6:30 p.m. at Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church. • Trappe Community Day has been rescheduled to Sept. 24 at Water Works Park. • St. Eleanor’s Parish is holding a Centennial Youth Event Sunday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to …
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Get creative, get to giving, get out
A great weekend-weather forecast: an autumn preview! Get Out and enjoy it with Patch’s picks for things to do and places to go. 1. COMMUNITY FUN DAY Where/When: St. James Episcopal Church, 3768 Germantown Pike, Collegeville; Sept. 17, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Why Go: Join the fun with a flea market, craft fair, silent auction, bale sale, raffles, children’s activities and more. Proceeds benefit St. James’ Outreach House. Pricing: Free admission and parking, $ for games, food and raffles 2. MEMORIAL CAR, TRUCK & BIKE SHOW Where/When: Trappe VFW, 201 W. Third Ave., Trappe; Sept. 17, 9 a.m. Why Go: The Frank H. Martin III Memorial Car, Truck and Bike Show will be held at Long Horn Football Field to raise money for two local children, Gabby Testa …
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Thursday, September 15, 2011
What’s Happening Today • There's a Tavern Talk at Appalachian Brewing Company at 7 p.m. The topic is "A Bioethics Dilemma: Genetically Enhanced Children,” by Dr. Kelly Sorenson, assistant professor of philosophy and religion at Ursinus College. In 2009, St Luke's UCC of Trappe, Pennsylvania Southeast Conference and Ursinus College joined forces to begin presenting a series of speakers called Tavern Talks. Mark Your Calendars • Roll in to the Trappe VFW Car Show at 201 W. Third Ave., Sept. 17. Proceeds will benefit two local children. • A community fun day will take place at St. James Episcopal Church in Zieglerville this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A blood drive will take place from 9 a.m. to noon. • Cub Scout Pack 105 is holding an …
linda knoebel
9:40 pm on Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Please come out & help us help matt!!!! more ›