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By Sue Whittaker

For the Enterprise

BERMUDA RUN – The weather outside was frightful, but the remnants of Hurricane Debby didn’t stop Habitat for Humanity Davie from having a successful Blood Drive and community event on Thursday, Aug. 8.

While shoppers checked out the myriad of the Restore’s new and gently used merchandise, staff from the American Red Cross attended stations where more than 30 people rolled up their sleeves to donate much needed blood.

The event surpassed goals, as a total of 32 people came through the donation site, and 30 units of life-saving blood were collected.

Sponsors included Davie Construction, which contributed $10 to Habitat for each blood donor, while Gildan donated  t-shirts.  Sales of the t-shirts helped to raise funds for Habitat Davie’s new construction project which was recently begun. Cupcakes were provided by Maddie Cakes Bakery.

In addition to the Blood Drive, local vendors and community partners participated in the afternoon’s activities. Representatives from the Davie County Public Library and Davie County Sheriff’s Office provided information and answered questions about their services.

Volunteers, including members of Boy Scout Troop 525, the new Davie Women’s Auxiliary, and other Habitat Davie supporters from the community braved the storm to assist participants with registration, directions, and snacks. The display from Cardinal Creek Candles and Gifts added to the festivities, while a hat bar by Graclyn Designs was a popular and fun activity.

The American Red Cross recently declared an emergency blood shortage because the national inventory of blood fell by 25 percent in July.