South Cheektowaga Courier/ Friday, January 9, 2015
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-SOUTH CHEEKTOWAGA-
JANUARY 9, 2015
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Cheektowaga blood drive deemed a success
By Debra Kelly
COURIER CORRESPONDENT
The American Red Cross’s recent blood drive, held at the Walden Galleria, was a massive success. On Tuesday, Dec. 23, 20 people turned out to their collection unit to give blood, giving of their valuable, pre-holiday shopping time to help those with the greatest needs of all. “One blood donation can help save up to three lives,” said External Communications Manager Cara Leyna Noble. “The blood drive was a success.” As with many events and organizations in the
area, the November storms set the Red Cross back a bit on their collections for the season; they’re still going strong, though, and it’s a true example of neighbors helping neighbors when residents give a few minutes of their time and some of their blood. Now and through the month of January, the Red Cross will be partnering with another national business in order to give their blood donors a little extra “thank you” for all that they do. Those who give blood or platelets in January will also be receiving a $5 Dunkin’ Donuts gift card. “The DD Card is a badge
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of honor for Red Cross blood and platelet donors both during the campaign and throughout the year,” said Kay Schwartz, CEO of the Red Cross New York-Penn Blood Services Region. “Donating blood or platelets helps to save lives, and with Dunkin’ Donuts support, we can help ensure donations keep pace with hospital patient needs while recognizing blood donors for the heroes that they are.” Making a point to give donations through the winter months are extra important, says Noble. With many donors – especially in our area – forced to stay home because of bad
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There will be blood drives in the area on Jan. 18 and 19. weather or seasonal illness, that means less people are showing up to give blood. The need for blood doesn’t stop, though, and their January partnership with Dunkin’ Donuts comes at the perfect time. It’s also in time for National Volunteer Blood Donor Month, when those
who give of themselves time and time again are recognized for their lifesaving efforts. For those who are interested in giving blood, there are a number of blood drives set up throughout the Western New York area. Some of the upcoming area drives include one from noon to 4 p.m. on
Sunday, Jan. 18 at the Resurrection Life Fellowship, located at 2145 Old Union Rd. in Cheektowaga and another at the Walden Galleria from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 19. To find other area drives to to find out if you’re eligible to be a donor, visit redcrossblood.org.