January Commit for Life Newsletter

January 25, 2012

January Commit for Life Newsletter

Welcome to the January edition of the Commit for Life Newsletter, your source for the latest Commit for Life news and updates!

This newsletter is emailed mid-month to all donors who receive email communications from Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. If you do not currently receive the Commit for Life Newsletter and would like to begin receiving it, please ensure that you have a current email address on file in Digital Donor.

Susan’s Commit for Life Story

Houston radio personality Susan O’Donnell has blood donors to thank for saving her life not once, but twice. Today, Susan is a proud grandmother, and she and her family repay the generosity of blood donors by Committing for Life and encouraging others to give back.

Click the photo at right to hear Susan tell her story: .

Continue the Commitment in 2012

Continue the Commitment is the promotion for the first quarter. Donors are encouraged to share their story Jan.1 through March 31 on why and how they Commit for Life. One donor will be selected from the submitted stories every two weeks during the first quarter. The donors selected will receive 500 Commit for Life points and have their story highlighted for the remainder of the campaign – including on the website, posters, etc. Share your story now.

Did You Know?

Your blood type matters! Depending on your blood type, you can donate certain components that will maximize the benefit of your donation. Visit the TypeMatters section of our website to enter your blood type and find out how you can make the biggest impact on patients in our region!

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