The Freeborn County blood drive was held Jan. 6 and 7 at Albert Lea National Guard Armory, with 222 units collected.

Organizers wish to thank all the donors and volunteers who made the drive successful, as well as Quiznos for the cookies.

There will be a one day “O” drive at Crossroads Church on March 7.

The following pins were awarded to donors.

One gallon: Maxine Hanson, Clarks Grove, Marion Mehus, Albert Lea, Barry Maszer, Albert Lea, Kathie Helland, Albert Lea, Dianne Steuens, Albert Lea, Jay C. Johnson, Albert Lea, and Violet Hanssen, Glenville.

Two gallons: Renne Ruble, Albert Lea.

Four gallons: Tom Sheehan, Albert Lea, Jay Bangert, Albert Lea.

Five gallons: Rose Mangskau, Ellendale.

Seven gallons: Kevin Walton, Glenville.

Eight gallons: George Wichmann, Alden.

Nine gallons: Brenda Glanshan, Albert Lea.

10 gallons: Donna Rice, Albert Lea.

13 gallons: Jeanine Dahl, Albert Lea, and Larry Luebke, Albert Lea.