Pint for a Pint: Versiti Blood Center of Ohio taps into breweries to hold donation drives

Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood, according to the American Red Cross.

Central Ohio breweries have been responding to that need ever since the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic hit last year.

Heather Sever, vice president and director of donor services for Versiti Blood Center of Ohio, said it might seem like an unlikely pairing – breweries serving as hosts for blood-donation events. But, she said, the brewery community, as well as distilleries and wineries, are known for giving back to the community...
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Ken Notes: Not a Wisconsin "note" but this is a great idea. You will get a good deal of free local press, bring new people into your facility, and grow some good will in the community. Plus it is better than cookies...