Allegany Arc's PWI held their bi-annual Blood Drive on Friday, January 8, 2010. It was their second most successful drive to date with 56 productive units collected. According to the Red Cross, these units will save up to 168 lives.
Not only were Allegany Arc employees generous with their donations but ten community members joined this blood drive as well.
One in three people will need blood in their lifetime. But only 5% of eligible Americans give blood. Supplies are routinely low, and shelf life is limited. Chris Koehler, Allegany Arc's Sr. VP of Sales and Marketing noted, "Through the generosity of those who participated in this blood drive, Allegany Arc has once again shown concern for our community. The lives we saved are the people in our neighborhoods or sometimes our own families."
PWI on Andover Road has been holding blood drives since 1999. Allegany Arc allows employees to miss part of their work day in order to help with this worthy cause. Volunteers from various departments help keep things running smoothly throughout the blood drive.
Chris Koehler, Sr. VP of Sales and Marketing said, "It's one of the things I value most at Allegany Arc. That we offer this opportunity for staff and program participants to come together and donate blood that makes such a difference in the lives of so many. I'm hopeful to have an even higher number in July."
Allegany Arc offers a big thanks to everyone who braved the cold to donate blood this January. The next blood drive for Allegany Arc's PWI Program is Friday, July 9, 2010. If you'd like to donate, please call Chris Koehler at (585) 593-6645 Ext. 323.