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Did You Know That January Is National Blood Donor Month?

Tara Nicole — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:14:44 +0000

Well, I just found out recently that it is. I also found out some pretty important facts about donating blood and why it’s so important as well. Here’s just a few facts that I found according to The United Blood Services: 1. Every 2 seconds someone needs blood 2. This year alone, blood transfusions will [...]

United Blood Services Announces URGENT Need For O-Negative Blood Donors.

Tara Nicole — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:25:32 +0000

United Blood Services announced that they are currently looking for O-Negative blood donors. During the last several weeks, the demand for O-Negative has outpaced the supply significantly. “It can be given to anyone in an extreme emergency situation when there is no time to cross match the donor’s blood with the patient’s,” explained Lesli Asay, [...]

Bizarre Promotion of the Day — Get Four Wendy's Frostys When You Donate Money to Diabetes Foundation

Shauna Wright — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 19:45:59 +0000

Irony, thy name is Wendy’s. The fast food chain’s current fund-raising drive for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is admirable, but since obesity is a leading cause of adult-onset diabetes, is rewarding donors with multiple Frostys really such a smart idea? Here’s how it works: you donate a buck to the JDRF, and Wendy’s rewards [...]

Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert + More Donate Goods for Auction Benefiting Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:00:12 +0000

Over 50 musicians, sports figures and entertainment organizations have come together to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) through a special eBay auction that began this past weekend. Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, Josh Thompson, Dierks Bentley, Chris Young, Darius Rucker, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum and Jason Aldean are among the country celebrities who have handed over special items for the benefit. Fans have until May 7 to purchase items in the second-annual auction. Bidding will come to an end at 7 PM ET on Monday.

St. Louis Church Asks Bitter Cardinals Fans to Donate Albert Pujols Jerseys Instead of Burning Them

Kathy Landin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:00:19 +0000

There was much consternation in St. Louis last week after Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols made his way toward a glittering paycheck with the Los Angeles Angels that will pay him more than $250 million over the course of 10 years. While most residents of the angered city saw an opportunity to set fire to pricey MLB clothing, one church saw an opportunity to turn a negative into a positive.

Ways You Can Help with Flakesgiving 2011 – Our Top 5

Cat Country — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:57:21 +0000

Flakesgiving begins this Friday! Mark and Paul will be out at MetraPark preparing Thanksgiving meals for the needy, which will be given away on Saturday. Just because Flakesgiving is already here doesn’t mean you can’t help make a difference in somebody’s holiday meal. We’ve got five different ways you can give back to the Billings community and help with this year’s Flakesgiving.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month – 4 Groups You Can Donate To Right Now

Townsquare Media — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 14:00:01 +0000

National nonprofits and physicians’ organizations dedicate every October to the cause of breast cancer awareness — raising funds for research and helping ensure that all women are able to receive regular screenings. This year, organizations across the country continue to work toward supporting victims and finding a cure, as many thousands continue to suffer from [...]