Red Cross Blood Drive 2009 March 31, 2009
Posted by maumicannellchatterton in : College Events , trackbackFIRST – Congratulations to the TRIFECTA (SGA / MAP / Residence Life) for the amazing job they did advertising, publicizing, volunteering, manning, and just generally organizing the 2009 Spring Red Cross Blood Drive at Stevenson University. There is no way that we could have done what we did without this stupendous team of students.
SECOND – Thank You SU Community. Last year, the Blood Drive did an terrific job, collecting almost 90 units of blood. But I thought we could do better so I set the goal at 100 units. Our Red Cross Rep (who was supportive and incredibly helpful and who suggested the Wii grand prize – which no doubt helped bring people in)… but Steve didn’t really believe we could get to 100 units. Even yesterday, he kept say – “I think you’ll make just about 100 and that’s real good!”
But NO… the community stepped up and… 142 donors signed up for appointments in the past few weeks BUT 155 people actually came and offered to donate (including 51 first-time donors) and the final amount? 113 Units – that is approximately 300 lives saved.
So great thanks to the Trifecta for good work and commitment… Amazing THANKS to the SU Community for their support in this important venture… and last, but certainly not least, a huge thank you to the American Red Cross for making this event as “easy” as it could be.
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