American Red Cross | Central Ohio Blood Services Region




		Media Center Power in the Blood surpasses goal; sets new record September 2009 The 2009 Power in the Blood campaign has come to a close, setting a new record for the number of faith groups that participated and the number of pints donated! Faith groups across Central Ohio joined together to give more than 9,000 blood donations, surpassing the goal for the fifth consecutive year. This partnership between churches and the American Red Cross blood program seeks to bring in much needed units of donated blood during the summer “trauma season,” when there is an increase in the need for blood to treat trauma patients. More than 200 churches partnered to reach the overall campaign goal of approximately 9,000 pints of blood from June through August. This fifth year for Power in the Blood has seen exciting growth over the previous year. Some exciting campaign results for 2009: 274 churches participated 67 new churches held drives for the first time 873 first-time donors 328 drives held (30 more drives than in 2008) 9,616 total pints donated Just imagine the number of lives touched! With 274 church blood drive sponsor groups joining the campaign, and more than 870 first-time donors giving, the 2009 campaign has exceeded expectations. What a success! The American Red Cross blood program could not function without community partnerships like those with churches and faith groups. Central Ohio churches have shown their ability to make a difference to countless patients in need, and have literally shown there is Power in the Blood. The donations made during the campaign may allow children to avoid a sickle cell stroke, premature infants to continue to grow, fathers to survive cancer treatment, or mothers to live through injuries due to an accident. On behalf of the many patients we serve, the Red Cross extends a thank you to each church that hosted a drive, and each donor who took the time to give the gift of life. And a special thank you to Radio One and JOY 106.3FM, who served as the official media partner for the campaign. There is Power in the Blood! For more information – or to schedule an appointment to donate – call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. XXXXXXXX			Media contacts Central Ohio Blood Services (614) 253-2740 1-800-338-8086 Rodney J. Wilson Communications Manager extension 2347 e-mail Heather Reichle Communications Specialist extension 2275 e-mail Other Red Cross lines of service You can find your local Red Cross chapter by searching on redcross.org or by checking the white pages of your local phone directory. National media inquiries Click here for listings