FINAL UPDATE DECEMBER 6, 2021:
The annual Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive wrapped up in Pierre/Fort Pierre Saturday afternoon (Dec. 4, 2021) having collected 510 units of blood.
The blood drive began when Tyler told his parents Bob and Jeri “he wanted to pay pack all the kindness and generosity shown to him by blood donors” during his three year fight with cancer. He passed away in 2005 at the age of 19.
Jeri Wilcox says Tyler would’ve loved the friendly competition between Team Guns and Team Hoses.
Vitalant senior donor recruitment representative Abbie Arneson says with each unit being able to impact up to three people, up to 1530 lives could be affected by this year’s event.
Arneson says they knew 515 was an ambitious goal, but she’s not surprised we came so close to hitting it.
Team Hoses was the winner, 251 to 238 over Team Guns.
UPDATE AFTERNOON DECEMBER 4, 2021:
Team Hoses has taken back the title of champions of the Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns and Hoses Blood Drive 251 to 238 over Team Guns.
Because some people are able to donate double red cells, 510 units of blood were collected toward this year’s goal of 515 units. With each unit being able to impact up to three donors, that’s up to 1530 lives that could be affected.
This year’s blood drive added a fourth day and Vitalant senior donor recruitment representative Abbie Arneson says it made a difference.
Arneson says they knew 515 was an ambitious goal, but she’s not surprised we came so close to hitting it.
This friendly competition between Team Guns and Team Hoses began when Tyler Wilcox told his parents Bob and Jeri “he wanted to pay pack all the kindness and generosity shown to him by blood donors.” Tyler passed away in 2005 at the age of 19 after a three year fight with cancer. He used over 200 units of blood during his cancer battle and wanted to do something to pay the generosity forward.
Day 4 (Dec. 4, 2021) of the Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive. Team Hoses beat Team Guns 251-238. A total of 510 units of blood were collected!!
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Day 4 (Dec. 4, 2021) of the Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive. Team Hoses beat Team Guns 251-238. A total of 510 units of blood were collected!!
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Day 4 (Dec. 4, 2021) of the Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive. Team Hoses beat Team Guns 251-238. A total of 510 units of blood were collected!!
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Day 4 (Dec. 4, 2021) of the Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive. Team Hoses beat Team Guns 251-238. A total of 510 units of blood were collected!!
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
UPDATE MORNING DECEMBER 4, 2021:
155 units of blood were collected yesterday (Dec. 3, 2021) during the annual Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive at Faith Lutheran Church in Pierre. The three day total is 436– only 79 units away from the goal of 515 units!!
The blood drive goes until 12:30pm today at Faith Lutheran Church in Pierre.
UPDATE, AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 3, 2021:
After the 2nd day of the Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns and Hoses Blood Drive, Team Hoses leads Team Guns 148 to 126. 160 units of blood were collected yesterday (Dec. 2, 2021) during the second day of the four day event.
The two day total is 281 units of blood.
Vitalant senior donor recruitment representative Abbie Arneson explains why this year’s goal is 515.
People who have never donated blood often give the reason that nobody has ever asked them to donate. Arneson says, she’s asking you to.
She says whatever the reason someone needs blood, the supply needs to be on the shelves.
Arneson says this blood drive is a fun, life saving event.
The blood drive continues today until 6pm and tomorrow from 7:30am-12:30pm at Faith Lutheran Church in Pierre.
This blood drive was inspired by Tyler’s battle with cancer and area residents are fighting that same battle every day. She says you can find more information and schedule an appointment to donate by going to www.vitalant.org/tylerwilcox.
Day 3 (Dec. 3, 2021) of the Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive. The gym at Faith Lutheran Church is ready for donors!
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Day 3 (Dec. 3, 2021) of the Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive. The gym at Faith Lutheran Church is ready for donors!
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Day 3 (Dec. 3, 2021) of the Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive. The gym at Faith Lutheran Church is ready for donors!
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Day 3 (Dec. 3, 2021) of the Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive. The gym at Faith Lutheran Church is ready for donors!
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Day 3 (Dec. 3, 2021) of the Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive. The gym at Faith Lutheran Church is ready for donors!
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Day 3 (Dec. 3, 2021) of the Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive. The gym at Faith Lutheran Church is ready for donors!
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Day 3 (Dec. 3, 2021) of the Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive. The gym at Faith Lutheran Church is ready for donors!
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Day 3 (Dec. 3, 2021) of the Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive. The gym at Faith Lutheran Church is ready for donors!
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Day 3 (Dec. 3, 2021) of the Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive. The gym at Faith Lutheran Church is ready for donors!
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Day 3 (Dec. 3, 2021) of the Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive. The gym at Faith Lutheran Church is ready for donors!
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Day 3 (Dec. 3, 2021) of the Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive. The gym at Faith Lutheran Church is ready for donors!
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Day 3 (Dec. 3, 2021) of the Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive. The gym at Faith Lutheran Church is ready for donors!
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Day 3 (Dec. 3, 2021) of the Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive. The gym at Faith Lutheran Church is ready for donors!
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Day 3 (Dec. 3, 2021) of the Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive. The gym at Faith Lutheran Church is ready for donors!
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
UPDATE, MORNING, DECEMBER 3, 2021:
After the 2nd day of the Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns and Hoses Blood Drive, Team Hoses leads Team Guns 148 to 126. 160 units of blood were collected yesterday (Dec. 2, 2021) during the second day of the four day event.
The two day total is 281 units of blood toward the goal of 515 units.
The blood drive continues today from noon-6pm and tomorrow from 7:30am-12:30pm at Faith Lutheran Church in Pierre.
This blood drive was inspired by Tyler’s battle with cancer and Vitalant senior donor recruitment representative Abbie Arneson says area residents are fighting that same battle every day. She says you can find more information and schedule an appointment to donate by going to www.vitalant.org/tylerwilcox.
You must be feeling well to donate blood. Other requirements include:
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ALL DONORS MUST WEAR A MASK
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Donors must be at least 16 years old. 16 yr. old donors will need a signed parental consent form that you can get at the blood drive or at www.vitalant.org, donor forms, bottom of the page under RESOURCES
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Valid picture ID
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Donors must be in good health and cannot have a cold or be on antibiotics
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Tattoos are ok if they were done in a licensed facility
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Many cancer survivors are able to donate
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If you have eligibility questions, please call 605-225-7732
Tyler Wilcox passed away in 2005 at the age of 19 after a three year fight with cancer. He used over 250 units of blood during his cancer battle and wanted to do something to pay the generosity forward. This friendly competition between Team Guns and Team Hoses began when Tyler told his parents “he wanted to pay pack all the kindness and generosity shown to him by blood donors.”
UPDATE DECEMBER 2, 2021:
The firefighters have taken the lead over law enforcement 77 to 41 after the first day of the Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns and Hoses blood drive yesterday (Dec. 1, 2021) in Fort Pierre.
Because some people are able to donate double red cells, 121 units of blood were collected toward this year’s goal of 515 units of blood.
Vitalant senior donor recruitment representative Abbie Arneson says you must be feeling well to donate blood.
Arneson says you can find more information on at www.vitalant.org/tylerwilcox.
Day 1 (Dec. 1, 2021) of the Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive brought in 121 units of blood.
Day 1 (Dec. 1, 2021) of the Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive brought in 121 units of blood.
Day 1 (Dec. 1, 2021) of the Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive brought in 121 units of blood.
Day 1 (Dec. 1, 2021) of the Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive brought in 121 units of blood.
Day 1 (Dec. 1, 2021) of the Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive brought in 121 units of blood.
ORIGINAL STORY DECEMBER 1, 2021:
The annual Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns ‘n Hoses Blood Drive starts today (Dec. 1, 2021) in Fort Pierre and moves to Pierre tomorrow, Friday and Saturday.
Vitalant senior donor recruitment representative Abbie Arneson says this year’s event is four days, rather than three, and has a goal of collecting 515 units of blood. She says whether vaccinated for COVID-19 or not, people are allowed to give blood or platelets.
Team Guns beat Team Hoses in last year’s (2020) blood drive 258 to 220. One blood donation can impact up to three lives.
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