Solidarity

Dalila Parra (foreground) and Jennifer Montoya give blood while Teri Peck tends them. Reno’s United Blood Services reported that their blood center in Las Vegas did stay ahead of the need after the weekend tragedy, and urged donors to continue giving as a regular thing. “In any situation where blood transfusions are needed, it’s the blood already on the shelf that saves lives,” said a statement handed out to donors. Flags outside the building were at half-staff.

Dalila Parra (foreground) and Jennifer Montoya give blood while Teri Peck tends them. Reno’s United Blood Services reported that their blood center in Las Vegas did stay ahead of the need after the weekend tragedy, and urged donors to continue giving as a regular thing. “In any situation where blood transfusions are needed, it’s the blood already on the shelf that saves lives,” said a statement handed out to donors. Flags outside the building were at half-staff.

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