Once again, the Knights of Columbus Pope John Paul II Council 13808 hosted a Red Cross blood drive on May 16, at the Christ Our King and Savior Church Social Hall in Greensboro.A total of 108 pints of blood were donated, a very successful result.These blood donations will save many lives.

Knights were responsible for calling and scheduling donors, check-in and hospitality.A special thanks to all the donors who were willing to give the gift of life.

Since 1938, Knights of Columbus have mobilized donation campaigns on a local, state, and national levels, supporting and saving countless lives. The Council’s relationship with the Red Cross began on March 30, 2006.Since then, the blood drives sponsored by the Knights of Columbus have resulted in almost 4,000 units of blood being collected.  Since every unit will save up to three lives, over 12,000 lives have been changed and impacted as a result of their efforts.The Red Cross is thankful for the impact the Greensboro community is making in the lives of the patients we serve.

The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic fraternal organization with more than 2.0 million members.Locally, Pope John Paul II Council 13808 located at Christ Our King and Savior Church, has over 180 members. During 2023, Council 13808 donated over $82,000 to various charitable organizations in Greene, Putnam and Hancock counties with over 22,000 service hours from their volunteers. For more information, please visit www.knights-13808.org.