Happy New Year!

This week, the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Center will be hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross.  This blood drive is being held in honor of Angie Giuffre.

Check out the Flyer. [1pg PDF]

Angie, a local 8 year old girl, has been diagnosed with a rare disease, Severe Alplastic Anemia.  For more information on Angie please visit http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/angieg

I am hoping to have many donors come in to donate blood for record breaking numbers, and to also be tested to see if they are a match for a bone marrow transplant.  Our goal for the 3 day drive is 200 pints of blood and at least 100 Bone Marrow Screenings.  We have 60 confirmed appointments at this time with many replying from our Facebook Event Page, but haven’t made an appointment (that will make another 30).  If donating will not work for you donations can be made to help offset the costs of the screenings or you can volunteer to help with the drive.  There are many ways to help out!

Our Blood Drive will take place on the following dates/times:

MON 01/05/09   2:00PM – 8:00PM

TUE   01/06/09   2:00PM – 8:00PM

WED 01/07/09   2:00PM – 8:00PM

I have attached a copy of the flyer that we are distributing for the drive.  Please post at your business and share with friends, family and co-workers!

If you, or any of your friends, family, etc. would like to donate and/or be tested for the bone marrow match, please contact Courtney Jarrett at (757) 481-9000 x 2033 or schedule online at http://www.givelife.org using the code VBResort to set up a time convenient for your busy schedule.

Please contact me with any questions and thank you for your support!  PLEASE SHARE WITH ALL OF YOUR EMAIL LISTS!
Sincerely,
Stacey