Paying It Forward: Another Trip to Blue Ash's Hoxworth Blood Center
Time flies when you're busy! Another 8 weeks, so Monday was time to get a pint lighter and visit the local blood center in Blue Ash on Kenwood Road!
Hoxworth Blood Centers serve 32 community hospitals in a 17 county area centered on Cincinnati. To meet their daily demands, they need a MINIMUM of 350 whole blood (that's what I do) and 40 platelet donors. That's DAILY. That's a LOT of blood, and a lot of need.
That kid in the bad car wreck, the parent undergoing treatments, it can all hit home pretty quick. One in 20 individuals will need blood given to them at some point in their life. We know everyone can't give, and we understand that! But if you ARE eligible to give, PLEASE make the time! You literally may be saving someone's life!
Hoxworth Blood Center understands customer service! You can even sign up for your appointments online by visiting http://donateblood.uc.edu ! They also follow up with a letter thanking you for your donation and letting you know in general terms where your donation went! My last donation in March helped a patient at The Christ Hospital here in Cincinnati.
"I do not share my stories of paying it forward for recognition. I share them so that others might be inspired to do what they can, when they can, where they can. No more, no less." Tish Lloyd, North Carolina REALTOR®
Take care!
Bill from The Liz Spear Team of RE/MAX Elite
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