Mansfield Resident Recognized by the American Red Cross

Lenny Walker of Mansfield, the President of the UMASS Dartmouth American Red Cross Club, was recognized by The American Red Cross Blood Services – Massachusetts Region at  its Annual Meeting on Sept. 22, in Dedham. 

A select group of individuals, organizations, and businesses in the community who have made significant contributions to the eegion’s volunteer blood donor program were recognized and thanked for their endeavors. 

UMASS Dartmouth recently established an active American Red Cross club on campus which helps recruit blood donors and volunteers for blood drives.  The club’s members help spread the word around campus about the constant need for blood and about other Red Cross services.  They increased the number of blood drives they run from four times a year to six times last fiscal year for a total collection of 366 units of blood.