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Thank You, Barre Blood Donors
(by Mackenzie Sivret, Donor Recruitment Representative American Red - February 01, 2012)
Thank You, Barre Blood Donors
Editor:
On behalf of the American Red Cross, I would like to thank the incredibly dedicated blood donors in the Barre area for their ongoing support of patients who rely on blood transfusions. Your generosity is unparalleled.
I would also like to take this opportunity to apologize for the unusually long waits donors experienced at the most recent blood drive on January 16. Blood donors give not only their blood but also their time. At this blood drive, many loyal donors had to choose between lengthy waits to give blood or leaving without the opportunity to donate. Because we truly value our blood donors and appreciate the time and effort they give to help people in need, neither option is acceptable.
Putting together a blood drive is more art than science. Arranging for the right number of staff to accommodate the expected number of blood donors can be a delicate balancing act based on many factors. Such factors can include drive history, special promotions offered, media attention, weather conditions and many other internal and external circumstances. The Red Cross strives to staff all blood drives appropriately in order to provide quality customer service to donors while, as a non-profit organization, holding down costs.
Thank you for the outpouring of support on the Martin Luther King holiday ╨ a day of service which Barre area residents clearly took to heart. We pledge to honor your commitment by making sure future blood drives run smoothly and are already working on plans to accomplish this goal. I ask you to give us the opportunity to serve our blood donors in Barre and surrounding areas with the excellence they deserve.
Mackenzie Sivret, Donor Recruitment Representative
American Red Cross Blood Services
Northern New England Region
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