University of Montana Hosts Memorial Blood Drive Honoring Rob Edwards
A memorial blood drive was held at the University of Montana to honor Rob Edwards, the former disaster program manager for the American Red Cross in Western Montana. The event aimed to promote community service and encourage blood donations in…
Missoula, MT, October 12, 2026 — A memorial blood drive was recently held at the University of Montana, organized to honor the memory of Rob Edwards. Edwards previously served as the disaster program manager for the American Red Cross in Western Montana.
The event at the University of Montana sought to commemorate Edwards’s contributions and legacy. Organizers aimed to foster a spirit of community service among students and staff, while also encouraging vital blood donations. The blood drive was specifically designed to uphold Edwards’s commitment to helping others through service.
Details regarding the specific date of the blood drive, the number of participants, or the total amount of blood collected were not immediately available. The summary indicates the primary goals were to promote community engagement and to encourage individuals to donate blood in remembrance of Rob Edwards, highlighting his past role in disaster preparedness and response with the American Red Cross in the Western Montana region.
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