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For more than 30 years, students and fans of Ohio State University and the University of Michigan (UM) have taken their battle off the gridiron to help save lives through their annual Blood Battle. This year is no exception.
Through Nov. 20, the archrivals will partner with the American Red Cross to see which university’s supporters can bring in the most blood donations. Blood Battle has highlighted the first weeks of November leading up to the day the schools face off on the football field every year since 1981.
“Michigan has won the Blood Battle the last three years, and hopes to continue the streak,” said Bonnie Meridieth, director of Donor Recruitment for the Western Lake Erie Region of the American Red Cross. “Ohio State had taken home the traveling trophy for five consecutive years from 2003 to 2007 and are eager to regain it.”
Blood Battle drives generate thousands of blood donations for the American Red Cross every year.
“The competition really motivates fans to donate blood at a key time,” Meridieth said. “It provides an important boost for the blood supply as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches. During the busy holiday season it’s important not to forget the constant need for volunteer blood donors.”
Everyone who comes to donate blood in the region through Nov. 20 can enter to win a pair of tickets to the OSU vs. UM game on Nov. 26.
Results of this year’s Blood Battle will be announced at the stadium during the Nov. 26 game in Ann Arbor, Mich.
To schedule an appointment to donate, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org for
more information.
Funds benefits Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Northern Ohio Chapter announced that Fricker’s restaurant chain sold and displayed paper balloon icons that raised $3,205 toward LLS’s mission of finding cures for blood cancers and improving the quality of life for patients and their families.
Paper balloons were purchased for a minimum of $1 and customers were encouraged to write their name, or the name of a loved one of their choice. The balloons were displayed so customers could see the growing support. The balloons were sold at seven locations in the area for six weeks leading up to the Light The Night Walk at Fifth Third Field held on Oct. 2.
Fricker’s continued their support by sponsoring the Light The Night Walk and forming a walk team of their own; inviting employees, family members, customers, and vendors to join.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The mission of LLS is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
To find out more about how you can get involved for the 2012 Light The Night Walk, contact the Northern Ohio LLS office at 800-589-5721 X5 or www.lightthenight.org/noh.
Foundation allocates funds
The Mercy St. Charles Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees recently approved the distribution of $89,659 to the Mercy St. Charles Hospital to assist various departments in its endeavors in providing exceptional care to the community.
“The allocations benefit the community by enhancing the quality medical care provided by the professional team of physicians, nurses and staff at Mercy St. Charles Hospital,” said Sandy Snyder, foundation executive director.
Areas that are benefiting from the allocations are Psychiatry, Emergency, Heart Failure/Cardiac Rehabilitation, Dietary, Obstetrics, CCU/IC, Support Services, Case Management, Center for Rehabilitation and Facilities/Maintenance.
The Foundation accepts gifts through bequests, gift annuities, charitable remainder and lead trusts, gifts of real estate, gifts of appreciated securities and other charitable arrangements.
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