Monday, 9Aug10, Atlanta, GA, LifeSouth CBC
Blood fact: “Granulocytes, a type of white blood cell, roll along blood vessel walls in search of bacteria to engulf and destroy.” (Wow, I bet you didn’t know that!)
Another beautiful day in Atlanta, GA, it started out very early as we rushed over the Channel 11 News at their downtown studio and met up with Jill, the morning anchor. It was fun and very enlightening as we were greeted and given the opportunity to talk about how “giving blood really saves lives!”
Then we drove to the LifeSouth CBC and I had the chance to meet many of the staff … Michael who is amazing and Ted (CEO) who also gave blood today. It was a beautiful day and very rewarding for me as I was able to speak to all the staff present. And then talk to the donors … a special thanks to John who saved the 5 points of life T-shirt
Later we had an interviewed by the local radio station WSTB … Rob, you were amazing and we want to thank you for talking to LifeSouth’s Michael and giving us a chance to promote the need for blood during the summer.
Every day I am totally amazed at the donors, the staff, and the administrators of each blood center … each day I expect to see the same old thing and yet, each day I never cease to be amazed at all the incredible programs that each blood center has perfected in their attempt to bring in donors and keep up with the demand of safe, available blood.
Every day … I see the “bar” raised at each new blood center I visit … I am totally in awe at how efficient each blood center is at bringing in donors, taking their “gift of life”, packaging it, testing it, and then distributing it to fill the need at the local hospitals and trauma centers.
To LifeSouth … thank you for all you do … to save “lives” in your own backyard! Ted you are amazing! Thanks to Michael for your open arms and Southern hospitality … and … to John (thanks for remembering 1997)
To everyone else I met today … “you are the wind beneath my wings” … and … I love and appreciate each one of you!
Talk to you tomorrow.