top of page
Search

3/09/2026

  • jesse4430
  • Mar 9
  • 1 min read

UPPER MICHIGAN - New data from the American Red Cross shows those donating blood are getting younger. According to demographic estimates shared by most Red Cross volunteers in the Wisconsin region, Gen Z is the fastest growing and largest group of volunteers at 37%. Baby Boomers account for a quarter of volunteers at 25%, followed by Millennials at 17% and Gen X at 9%.  Red Cross Clubs have been popping up in schools for several years where students as young as 13 can join is believed to be a big factor for the increase in the younger generation getting more involved. 

 
 
 

Recent Posts

See All
4/16/2026

ASHLAND -  An Ashland man pleaded not guilty yesterday to four felony drug charges and one misdemeanor count of drug paraphernalia possession filed on Jan. 6 in Barron County Circuit Court. Jason L. S

 
 
 
4/16/2026

IRONWOOD – Gogebic Community College announced that Denver Sharrow, of Ironwood, has been appointed as the new Gogebic Community College Head Men’s Basketball Coach, succeeding Dennis Mackey, who is r

 
 
 
4/16/2026

UPPER MICHIGAN - Special Olympics Michigan Area 39 which includes Gogebic, and Ontonagon, counties will host a free Movie Night and Silent Auction fundraiser featuring the Emmy-nominated documentary "

 
 
 

Comments

bottom of page