Saying Thank You from Mrs. Virginia International 2011

My main focus and that of "It's Hip 2 Give" is to connect donors to the lives that they are saving - whether through personal outreach, media campaigns or education through my blog, it's all important and part of what makes it work so well.

I was recently asked to record a message of thanks for recent donors by Virginia Blood Services. This is a call that goes out to blood donors within 24-48 hours of their donation and allows me to personally thank them and to share my story. Here is how my recording will sound starting 12/13/2010:

Hi! This is Rebecca Crosen calling to say thank you to the person in your household that recently donated blood with Virginia Blood Services. Suffering from 2 forms of anemia, I require regular blood transfusions in order to live each day. I was recently crowned Mrs. Virginia International 2011 and will be spending my year advocating for and encouraging blood donors. None of this would be possible without the gift of life that you so generously gave. Thank you again for your donation of time, compassion, and life.

It's quick, to the point, and certainly allows donors to have a glimpse of a life they have saved. It's through partnerships with organizations, like Virginia Blood Services, that I am able to say thank you for this gift and I look forward to thanking donors for a lifetime.