Sometimes, it takes me a while to figure things out, even after many trials and lots of errors!
In 2009, The American Red Cross, asked me to participate in a PSA/Sponsorship Video taping. The sponsorship portion of the taping was and is used as a way for the the blood drive coordinators to engage with potential sponsors and to say thank you to donors, sponsors, volunteers etc. Without going into the specific details, I was able to highlight my need for blood donations. Although, I do admit that even I got my units transfused incorrect that day since it was 6 not 5, I think the camera sucked my memory from me - this was also prior to learning about the Autoimmune Pernicious Anemia. A few years and a lot of transfusions later, this still rings true.
I have had the video for some time but have had a difficult time uploading it for everyone to see since it's not on YouTube and is pretty lengthy. Hopefully, if I have done things correctly, you will be able to see it here, although I make no technical-proficient promise!
(I will be the third interview in the video, please listen to each story to see the vast differences in needs and stay tuned for a quick thank you after the instruction segment.)
This video, in addition to the 2011 "Be Extraordinary" National Campaign, will ensure that the message that "It's Hip 2 Give" is being heard across the mid-atlantic and the United States. It also means lives are being saved, one pint at a time.
Rebecca!! Where have you been all of my life, girlie?? I miss you... :D
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