Tuesday, 10Aug10, Augusta, GA, Shepeard Blood Center
Blood fact: “White cells are the body’s primary defense against infection.”
Wow! The Shepeard Blood Center promotions brought in over 300 units in their LAA 2010 stop in Augusta, GA. Thank you Mistie and Kevin and the staff.
The bike ride today was incredible … over 30 cyclists rode with us … and …. thanks to the Columbia Sheriff’s Office … we even had a police escort!
Thanks to Deke … the Mayor of Augusta, who rode with us and helped Shepeard Blood Center promote the awareness of the need for blood.
All in all, it was a beautiful day … another day with the awesome donors who were giving the gift of life … I met several donors today, I even met a donor, her name was “Darling” and she was also a “recipient” … what an amazing lady … thanks Darling for sharing your story with us.
Thanks to Jen Shoffner who has been and still is … working tirelessly to help me keep all the scheduled dates in “sync” and stays one step ahead of me. (Jen, you are awesome!)
After driving 278 miles to Jacksonville … I met up with John(from the Blood Alliance) … who was gracious enough to have dinner with me … and promised he will pick me up at 8:30 a.m. on our way to the NPR interview … Thanks John for meeting with me and letting me know what tomorrow’s agenda will be …
It’s been a long day … and… it started very early for me … 4 a.m. … so I will say goodnight!