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We Were Prepared Thanks to Blood Donors
By Anonymous — Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
Ventura County volunteer blood donors have steadily given over the past four months, ensuring United Blood Services had the necessary blood on hand and ready for patients. Consistent community support helped us through the long holiday weekends of Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, and the recent Metrolink accident. Thanks to blood donors, blood supplies for the residents of Ventura County have been steady and sufficient this summer and for recent tragic events. As the only blood provider in Ventura County, United Blood Services depends upon our volunteer blood donors to help supply all the blood needs for the county. No major blood shortages were experienced in the summer of 2008 thanks to the steady support from the community. Additionally, blood that was collected in August and early September was ready on the shelf at Ventura County Hospitals to immediately respond to the Metrolink accident. In the past week, United Blood Services has received a many phone calls and blood donations as the community demonstrates their concern and sadness for their neighbors. Everyone at United Blood Services is grateful for all of the amazing support we have received. Over 900 pints of blood have been collected since September 13th in Ventura and South Santa Barbara County. These units will replenish hospital inventory and keep us prepared for the needs of our community. United Blood Services will be holding additional drives showing support from Ventura County: September 22 September 23 September 27 September 29 October 8 |
