Wyandot Middle School Volunteens Organize 'Sock it to Sandy' Relief Drive

With a wicked nor’easter now bearing down on areas that have yet to recover from Superstorm Sandy's first punch, students at Wyandot Middle School are doubling their efforts to send some relief to the East Coast.

Since Nov. 5, the Wyandot "Volunteens" have been collecting socks of all types and sizes for their "Sock it to Sandy–Send a Smile to New York" sock drive.

Through Nov. 19, students will collect new socks for adults and children. These donations will be sent to Rockaway Beach, one of New York's hardest hit areas.

Members of the community can send their donations to the school in care of staff member Cheryle Kahl. Although it is not required, donors also have the option of including a small cash donation inside their gift of socks.

Donors will be recognized in a school display connecting the maps of Michigan and New York. Students who participate will receive a smiley face pin.

Red Cross still in need of blood donors

If a "Sock it to Sandy" donation isn't possible, the American Red Cross is still in need of donors for blood or platelets, especially from those with type O positive, O negative, A negative or B negative blood.

Upcoming drives include:

• Nov. 9, 1-7 p.m. – YMCA Mt. Clemens 10 North River Rd. Mount Clemens, MI 48043
• Nov. 11, 8-2 p.m. – St. Isidore Catholic Church Hall 18201 23 Mile Rd Macomb, MI 48042
• Nov. 12, 1-7 p.m. – Duncan Elementary School 14500 26 Mile Rd Shelby Township, MI 48315
• Nov. 13, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. – Lutheran High School North Gym 16825 24 Mile Rd Macomb, MI 48042

Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. Platelet donors should call 313-494-2788 to schedule an appointment.