Pints for Pints

We’ve teamed up with the American Red Cross, and the Pearl Street Brewery for “Pints for Pints” – 2 day Holiday Blood Drive!  Give the gift of life, and get rewarded with a complementary “pint” of beer from the Pearl Street Brewery (if preferred, non alcoholic beverages also available), PLUS you’ll receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card! (via mail)

If you’re eligible to donate, join us on Wednesday December 8th at the Pearl Street Brewery, 1401 St. Andrews Street in La Crosse, 12pm-6pm. Enjoy LIVE holiday music from local musician Andrew Hughes, starting at 4pm! If Thursday, December 9th works better, join us at The Radisson Hotel ballroom, 200 2nd Street in downtown La Crosse, 11am-4pm. (

Give the most valuable gift you can give this season! Find out more about “Pints for Pints” – 2 Day Holiday Blood Drive at Around River City and schedule your appointment to donate.

Thank you for your support this holiday season, and special thanks to the Pearl Street Brewery and the Rotary Club of La Crosse.

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Jean Taylor

Jean has worked mornings on 95.7 The Rock for over 20 years and serves as event coordinator and community liaison for Mid-West Family. Married to her best friend and mom to three teenagers. Manager of the Rock Foundation. Servant leader on the Board for Oktoberfest USA and past Board member for the Hunger Task Force. Thankful to enjoy what I do and the opportunities it's afforded me to meet people and give back to our community.
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