Newport Rotary Promotes Post-Helene Blood Drives

Photo credit: American Red Cross

Newport Rotary is promoting giving blood at our local blood drives during the upcoming month. Several recent Hurricanes have reduced available blood supply and the need is urgent. Please consider giving blood and encouraging others to do so. 

The local schedule can be accessed at this link or on the American Red Cross webpage. Please confirm all dates and times with the Red Cross local contact.    

Some local dates and sites (as of date of posting): 

• October 8, 2024, St James, Newport 
• October 10, 2024, Crystal Coast Wellness Studios, Morehead City
• October 11, 2024, Havelock Moose Family Center, Havelock
• October 11, 2024, Emerald Isle Community Center, Emerald Isle
• October 17, 2024, Glad Tidings Church, Morehead City
• October 21, 2024, First Methodist Church, Morehead City

Newport Rotary Donates to WNC Disaster

Hurricane Helene damage, Sept 2024
photo credit: NPR

Newport Rotary members personally donated $750 to Western NC Hurricane Helene Relief effort during its October 7, 2024 meeting, an amount that was matched by the club for a total $1,500 donation. Hurricane Helene has caused widespread devastation in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, leaving countless families in need of urgent assistance. The funds are being sent to the Rotary District 7730 Foundation to support direct funding of Rotarian led projects and supplies in Western NC (Rotary District 7670). Thanks to Steve & Tammy Blizzard, Richard & Anita Moreau and Bevin & Pam Wall for their generous donations.