Battle for blood to rage again between Ishpeming and Negaunee

Public Radio 90, WNMU | By Nicole Walton

Published November 7, 2022 at 9:56 AM EST

MARQUETTE, MI— The cities of Negaunee and Ishpeming are once again facing off to see who can give the most blood.

In partnership with the U.P. Regional Blood Center, the cities are competing in the second annual Fight to Fill the Blood Bank.

To participate, residents can donate blood to support the City of Negaunee on November 9^th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Negaunee High School. Residents can donate in Ishpeming on November 22^nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ishpeming High School.

The winning city will receive the honorary blood drive trophy.

Last year’s Blood Fight generated 77 pints of blood. Officials are hoping to exceed 100 pints this year.

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Nicole Walton

Nicole was born near Detroit but has lived in the U.P. most of her life. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School and attended Michigan State and Northern Michigan Universities, graduating from NMU in 1993 with a degree in English.

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