Fantastic turn out on day one according to Stacey:

Hello again!

Here is an update after yesterday’s awesome turnout!  We still have a couple of appointments available through http://www.givelife.org reference VBResort and we were able to take all walk-ins yesterday.  Shari with the National Marrow Donor Program will be here today from 2-8pm.  The Bone Marrow Screening is simple and painless.  If anyone would like to make a monetary donation, information is below and checks can be sent to me at the hotel or dropped off today or tomorrow at the drives.  Thank you so much for all of your support and getting the word out!  This is such an important cause!!!

~Stacey

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.
Angie, an Alanton Elementary 8 year old 3rd Grader, has been diagnosed with a rare disease, Severe Aplastic 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 which Angie may be in need of in the not so distant future.  Our goal for the 3 day drive is 200 pints of blood and at least 100 Bone Marrow Screenings.  We collected 91 usable pints on the 1st day of the drive (Monday, January 5, 2009).  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. Checks can be made out to the National Bone Marrow Donor Program or the American Red Cross.  There are many ways to help out!

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

TUE   01/06/09   2:00PM – 8:00PM *Bone Marrow Screening Available

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.  Walk ins will be worked into the schedule!

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

Sincerely,
Stacey S. Patrick, Alanton Kindergarten Mom
General Manager
Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center
2800 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-481-9000 ext. 2001
http://www.virginiabeachresort.com