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Red Cross kept busy

PAKENHAM Red Cross unit, although in recess over the holiday period, has been kept busy with the Blood Bank visiting for three days.
Members, with assistance from the Inner Wheel Club, served refreshments to 373 blood donors.
Help was also given to a family whose home was destroyed by fire.
Planning is in hand for Red Cross Calling in March.
If any local residents can assist with collecting please call Meryl on 5941 1306.
The first meeting of Pakenham Red Cross for 2007 will be today at 2pm (Wednesday 24 January) at Meadowvale Village.

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