LOCAL BLOOD DRIVES HELD:

     Towanda Independent Baptist Church Missionary Group Sponsors Blood Drive

     On Monday, January 14, the missionary group at the Independent Baptist Church in Towanda
     held a blood drive.  We would like to thank all the donors and volunteers who helped make this
     drive a success.  The goal was 60 units with 71 people registered and 67 units received, 8 of which
     came from double-red collections.  There were three first time donors and several gallon pins
     distributed -- 9 one gallon, 3 two gallon, 4 four gallon, 1 five gallon, 1 six gallon, 1 seven gallon,
     1 eight gallon, 1 nine gallon, and 1 eleven gallon.

     Several volunteers helped in the following positions -- Appointment Manager, Automated Health
     Historian, Labeler, Escort, Canteen Attendant, and Drive Coordinator as well as several behind
     the scene people who helped set up, tear down, bake cookies, etc.  

        January 4, 2008 Blood Drive Held at Innes Hose Canton Fire Hall

     There was a blood drive held on Friday, January 4, 2008 at the Innes Hose Canton Fire Hall.
     The goal was 50 units.  Fifty-eight people registered with 52 productive units received, 3 of
     which were from first time donors. Four pins were awarded for various gallon achievements.
     Anyone wanting to receive a t-shirt also signed up for a drawing for a Family Meal Ticket for
     a Wendy's and/or a monthly drawing for an Adult CPR and First Aid class.

     Our thanks go out to all the volunteers and donors who came out to these drives in
     support of the American Red Cross Blood Program. If you would like to become part of
     the Red Cross Blood Program, please call 570.265.2797 or 1.866.416.2295.
  
     The Bradford Sullivan Counties Chapter American Red Cross is a
     member of the Bradford County United Way.

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