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Author: Dianna Stampfler

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Dianna Stampfler

American Red Cross, Neighborhood Michigan Ford Dealers partner to host Roll Up & Give blood drives throughout the summer

The American Red Cross and Neighborhood Michigan Ford Dealers are partnering to host a series of blood drives at dealership sites across Michigan June 4 – July 31 and keep the blood supply stable for patients in need of vital care. After a successful pilot in 2025, the Neighborhood Michigan Ford Dealers is expanding their campaign to host blood drives at more than 30 dealership locations in the Flint/Saginaw area, Mid-Michigan area, Northern Michigan, Southwest Michigan and West Michigan. Last year, 363 units of blood were donated and 232 donors gave blood for the first time at blood drives held at 13 participating dealerships.

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Sweet Things are on the Horizon as the Annual Michigan Maple Syrup Weekends Return Statewide this Spring

While 2024’s harvest season was short, due to warmer temperatures, Michigan maintained its ranking as #5 in the nation for the overall production at 200,000 gallons collected from 650,000 taps according to the United States department of Agriculture (USDA). Over the past 14 years, Michigan has produced nearly 2 million gallons of syrup in what is regarded as the state’s oldest agricultural activity dating back to early Native Americans.

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