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The Holidays are here, why not give the gift of life: Donate Blood!

By Todd Clark - Retired

Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty LLC 200311024

November 23, 2009 03:05 AM

When is the best time to giveblood? The answer to that is anytime! Anytime you can donate blood, there will always be someone who could use it.

But, as the holidays approach, why not give the best gift of all, the gift of life! My personal story is 20 years ago this year my dad had a liver transplant due to a rare liver problem. Thanks to someones donation of that liver and the blood transfusions needed during that surgery, I am happy to say my dad willbe celebrating a 20th extra Christmas with us this year.

Your one donation could be the difference between life and death, especially if you have one of the more rare blood types. So, think about how you can contribute to the world and donate an hour of your time and a quart of your blood.You never know, the life you may save could be your own.

Here are the blood donation centers in Beaverton,Oregon, for this upcoming couple weeks. (Click on links for map) To save time call 503-528-5892 and make an appointment (available 8am-8pmM-F)

Monday, November 23, 2009

Nimbus Corporate Business Center
9403SW Nimbus Drive
Beaverton, Oregon 97008
1:30pm-4:30pm

Tuesday,November 24, 2009

Oregon National Primate
Research Center
505 NW 185th Ave
Beaverton, Oregon 97006
8:00am-11:00am

Immanuel CommunityChurch
20805 SW Farmington Road
Aloha, Oregon 97007
2:00pm-7:00pm

Beaverton Christian Church
13600 SW Allen Blvd
Beaverton, Oregon 97005
2:00pm-7:00pm

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

BeavertonConvenience Site
12350 SW 5thStreet
Beaverton, Oregon 97005
2:30pm-7:30pm

Friday, November 27, 2009

Starbucks - Evergreen ShoppingCenter
18320NW Evergreen Parkway
Aloha, Oregon 97006
9:00am-2:00pm

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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Todd, few people understand how short of shelf life blood has and blood donated this week won't be able to be used by the end of next week. Great post Todd!

Nov 23, 2009 03:36 AM

Liz Loadholt

Liz Loadholt- AgentOwned Realty- Covering SC - Mount Pleasant, SC

Realtor--Broker-in-charge - Trainer--Relocation Director Covering SC

Todd ---- I agree with you --- very nice post --- hopefully people will read and just do it.

Nov 23, 2009 05:16 AM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Todd, This is great information to pass along and the benfits go on and on, as your dad is a true testimony to the power of giving! If you give blood in the a.m. remember to eat before going!

Nov 23, 2009 05:49 AM

Art Marine

Mortgage Solutions Financial - Lake Oswego, OR

Loans that Fit your Life

As a bonus you can help the Beavers win the annual civil war blood drive if you donate today:

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Help Your Team To Victory

Use these ideas to promote the Civil War : Rivals For Life blood drives and help lead your team to victory!

Invite a friend to schedule an appointment to give blood with you.
Campus Football & Blood Drive Bookmarks
Download, print, and distribute bookmarks with your team's football schedule and campus blood drive information. (Requires Acrobat Reader)
University of Oregon Bookmark (PDF)
Oregon State University Bookmark (PDF)
Give regularly and make donating blood a regular habit. Healthy blood donors can give every 56 days.

RIVALS FOR LIFE:
Eighth Annual
Civil War Blood Drive

Between November 5-21, 2009, the American Red Cross, Lane Memorial Blood Bank, Oregon State University Alumni Association and the University of Oregon Alumni Association will take part in a statewide, two-week campaign to increase community blood donations prior to the critical holiday period. This is the eighth consecutive year of the award-winning partnership.

Fans, students and alumni of both universities are encouraged to donate on behalf of their team November 5-21 at any American Red Cross or Lane Memorial Blood Bank blood drive in Oregon. The university with the most submitted ballots will be announced on this site prior to the Civil War game in Eugene on December 3. This friendly competition between both state universities brings fans and alumni throughout Oregon to local blood drives and helps raise the awareness of the constant need for blood across our region.

Your Chance To Win Tickets

All presenting donors are eligible to enter a drawing for two tickets to the Civil War football game in Eugene on Thursday, December 3rd. The drawing will be held on November 24.

UO Campus Blood Drives
November 17 - 20, 2009
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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"The Civil War Blood Drive is a great way to save lives while supporting your school. Come out and make a difference while showing a little school rivalry....Go Ducks!"
- Kayla O. (UO BDA)

OSU Campus Blood Drives
November 9 - 12, 2009
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
MUB

"If a beaver and a duck battled, who would win? I think the beavers have it hands down."
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Nov 23, 2009 08:33 AM

Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459

Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI

Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Todd

Great post and all so necessary; blood supply is always in jeopardy and more than ever one should donate.

Nov 23, 2009 09:59 AM

Rene Fabre

ARFCO Media - Renton, WA

Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

Todd: Amen, such a precious gift of life!

Nov 23, 2009 11:43 AM

Sara Woolford & Steve Golson, ALHS

iTexas Realty Co. - San Antonio, TX

Hi Todd- I gave at the office! Just kidding. Thank you for the wonderful holiday reminder that it wouldn't take much to get out and do something for someone else - someone you don't even know. I think that the spirit of that could take us so far... --Sara in San Antonio

Nov 23, 2009 12:32 PM

Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI

Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

I've been putting it off for the last week or so I'll do it tomorrow thanks for the reminder.

Nov 23, 2009 02:33 PM

Jim Hale

ACTIONAGENTS.NET - Eugene, OR

Eugene Oregon's Best Home Search Website

Giving blood is easy to do......and, given the qualifying questions which disqualify a lot of potential donors, it is truly a privilege.

Nov 23, 2009 07:10 PM

Leslie Helm

Tennessee Recreational Properties - Jamestown, TN

Real Estate For Trail Riders

Hi, Todd. Beaverton OR is lucky to have you. You are a member of the community in the truest sense of the word. What a wonderful post at just the right time, when people are thankful for all that they have and willing to give.

Nov 24, 2009 04:27 AM

Michelle Gibson

Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL

REALTOR

Todd - Excellent Post! I wish everyone would take an hour out of their day to save a life and donate blood.

Nov 24, 2009 10:19 AM