4 long-time donors honored for milestone gallon donations

A community blood drive hosted by the American Red Cross on Feb. 9 drew strong local support, with 44 donors giving blood to help meet ongoing medical needs.

According to Monett Chairperson Donna Beckett, the event reflected the community’s continued commitment to helping others. 

“I appreciated everyone coming out to donate blood,” she said.

Two individuals were recognized as first-time donors: Elio Rodriguez and Jemina Augustinov.

Several longtime donors were honored for milestone gallon donations, including:

• David Brubacker — 7 gallons

• Marilyn Bell — 16 gallons

• Michel Garman — 18 gallons

• Beckett — 28 gallons

The event received volunteer support from the Church of Christ of Monett, and contributions were provided by Schreiber Cheese. Donors also received $15 gift cards and T-shirts as a token of appreciation.

The next community blood drive is scheduled for April 6 at the Connection Point Church in Monett.

All donors include:

• Lou Ellen Honeycutt

• Ronnie Vett

• Howard Gentry

• Roger Spencer

• Carol Brown

• Samuel Helmkamp

• Kenneth Saloga

• Marilyn Bell

• Michel Garman

• Lyla Salsman

• Mark Meyer

• Latricia Davis

• Nora Barrientos

• Nicholas Hill

• Molly Johnson

• Angela Johnson

• Judith Ancelin

• Mary Brubacker

• Roy Cash

• Walter Brubacker

• Ken Lentz

• Cheryl Spain

• Pauline Brubacker

• David Brubacker

• Joseph Alvarez

• Julie Balmas

• Michael Estes

• Makenzie Hopper

• Mark Conner

• Claire Brock

• James Monroe

• Robert Brink

• Orlondo Lagunas

• Samuel Brubacker

• Mariana Hernandez

• Lara Merriman

• Eric Herkelman

• Karen Herkelman

• Dorcas Brubacker

• Christopher Brooks

• Dyanna Yarbro

• Bobby Culver

• Tresa Enos

• Yared Reyes

• Charles Wilke

• Elio Rodriguez

• Jemina Augustinov