St. Joseph library partners with KC Royals for blood drive

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- St. Joseph residents were able to help save lives today and scored some exclusive gifts, courtesy of the Kansas City Royals.

The Downtown Library hosted a blood drive, in partnership with the Community Blood Center and the Royals. Those who donated blood received a Royals t-shirt and two tickets to a home game while supplies lasted.

"I actually work at the library and this type of event is important to me," blood donor Jen Wildhagen said. "I think that having these drives at the library it ties in with the library's mission to be an active community member and to give back to the community in really meaningful ways. And I've been a fan since I was a kid. Being able to partner with them, I think it's awesome that they partner with the community blood bank to do this."

The community blood bank and the Royals will be hosting additional blood drives throughout the week.