Miller-Keystone Blood Center recently recognized 11 area organizations for their commitment to the health and welfare of our community through blood drive sponsorship.
“Our Local Leaders campaign recognizes those schools, businesses, church groups and other organizations who go above and beyond the call of duty to support their community,” said Sean Tinney, Director of Marketing and Business Development. “By hosting blood drives with our regional blood provider, these organizations are also supporting the MKBC Mission Statement, which is ‘Saving lives by partnering with our community to provide a continuous supply of blood products and services’.”
The following groups were acknowledged through Miller-Keystone Blood Center’s Local Leaders campaign for collecting at least 200 units in 2014. The Blood Center has recognized these groups with a plaque presentation at their school, church or place of business:
*East Penn Manufacturing – 947 units collected
*Daniel Boone High School – 638 units collected
*Air Products and Chemicals – 498 units collected
*Lehigh University – 371 units collected
*Palmerton Community – 345 units collected
*Lehigh Valley Health Network / I-78 & Cedar Crest – 237 units collected
*Liberty High School – 233 units collected
*Boyertown High School – 230 units collected
*Mister HotShine – 210 units collected
*Kutztown Community Outreach Group – 206 units collected
*Owen J. Roberts High School – 203 units collected
For more information on Miller-Keystone Blood Center’s Local Leaders campaign, or to arrange for a blood drive at your organization, call 800-B-A-DONOR or visit <GIVEaPINT.org>.
