(SUMMERDALE, Ala.) – Baldwin EMC held its 21st annual Power of Giving Blood and Veterans Supply Drive on Thursday, November 5, where 64 individuals donated. Of the 64 donations, nine were double red cell donations, and eight were platelet donations.
“For over two decades, our community has made this blood drive a meaningful tradition,” said Mark Ingram, vice president of corporate services and public relations at Baldwin EMC. “The generosity of this year’s donors resulted in enough blood donations to potentially save 192 lives.”
In recognition of Veterans Day, Baldwin EMC also hosted a supply drive to support local veterans. Donations of food, clothing and other essentials were collected for the William F. Green Veterans Home in Bay Minette, Ala.
“Thank you to everyone who took the time out of their day to donate blood and supplies for our local veterans. This event demonstrates the difference a community can make when it comes together,” said Ingram.
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Cutline: Baldwin EMC Service Technician, Sam Dortch, donates blood at the 2026 Power of Giving drive.