Dolores Haverland

Dolores Haverland was honored at the Annual Memorial Medical Volunteers Luncheon on February 15. She received special honors from South Texas Blood and Tissue Center for her service hosting blood drives for her community for the past 23 years.

As chairperson for Memorial Medical Auxiliary Blood Drive in Port Lavaca, she has hosted regular blood drives on the second Wednesday of every month. Her dedication to the community blood supply has helped bring in more than 8,500 units of blood and saved thousands of lives.

“Haverland has been a wonderful person to work with. Her blood drives have been effective for over 20 years because she is passionate about blood donations and communicates that to her donors,” said Michelle Ferguson, donor recruitment consultant at the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center (STBTC).

STBTC encourages all healthy persons to participate in blood drives in their communities. They report that O positive blood is currently in need for patients in our area. The current level is less than a three day supply. Anyone who is 16 years old, weighing 120 pounds, (with parental consent form) or at least 17 years old weighing 110 pounds and in good general health may donate blood. Donors must present photo ID, last four digits of their social security number and their birth date.

Visit southtexasblood.org for more information.