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| | | | Donald C. Strieder | | American Red Cross Heart of America Blood Services Region | | Peoria, IL | | In addition to being a dedicated platelet donor, Donald Strieder spends much of his spare time volunteering to help pediatric cancer patients. When asked why he donates platelets Donald says, "It's all about the kids." |
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| | | | Ed Harry | | American Red Cross | | Northeastern Pennsylvania Region | | In addition to numerous whole blood donations, Ed Harry has also made over 400 apheresis donations and states that he will, "continue to come all the time, as long as I can. I just wish more people would donate." |
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| | | | Gene Hink | | Florida Blood Services | | Tampa, FL | | Gene Hink has been a dedicated blood donor for 40 years and donates platelets every 2 weeks. Gene served our country as a Navy diver and now serves his community by running a local shelter. Gene has saved many lives through the years and is an amazing individual. |
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| | | | Hugh Hondorp | | East Windsor, NJ | | Hugh Hondrup was nominated for the Donation Hall of Fame by his daughter. Hugh has been donating blood consistently for that last 44 years. He sets a wonderful example for dedication and he encourages his daughter to live up to his example. |
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| | | | John and Mary Murphy | | American Red Cross, Midwest Blood Services Region | | Omaha, NE | | John and Mary Murphy are husband and wife and have been dedicated to donating platelets as a team for over 17 years. They enjoy working as a team and have found a great way to spend time together - in support of their community by donating blood! |
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| | | | John Kopitz | | New Jersey Blood Services | | A Division of New York Blood Center | | John Kopitz dedicates his time and efforts to help others in his community with selfless acts of kindness. John is a dedicated platelet donor, he organizes monthly platelet drives at a local church and he also cooks on weekends in a community soup kitchen. John is a great inspiration to us all. |
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| | | | Joyce O'Hern | | LifeShare Blood Centers | | Shreveport, LA | | A blood donor since 1961, Joyce O'Hern says "I want to encourage everyone I meet to give of themselves and give the precious gift of life - blood!" Joyce has initiated the blood donor program at her granddaughter's elementary school, serves as the blood drive coordinator at her church and is a volunteer at the blood center. |
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| | | | Richard Packman | | LifeSource Chicagoland's Blood Center | | Chicago, IL | | Richard Packman commits himself to the maximum of platelet donations allowed per year and is not satisfied until he reaches his goal. As a Volunteer Apheresis Educator, Richard dedicates his time to talk to people on the need for single donor platelets and double red cell donations. |
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| | | | Robert Brocato | | American Red Cross | | Portland, Maine | | Bob Brocato is 77 years of age and is a lifelong blood donor. When the blood center calls him, he picks up the phone and says, "When do you need me?" Bob lost one of his legs a few years back in a yard work accident and phoned in his apologies to the blood center and told them he would be back donating as soon as he was able. And he kept his word. |
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| | | | Roy Perry | | North Country Regional Blood Center | | Plattsburgh, NY | | Roy Perry loves people and he loves to help. That is why Roy volunteers his time and services to donating platelets and supporting the blood center. Roy says, "it makes me feel ten feet tall." |
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| | | | Lana Rosiek | | American Red Cross | | Penn-Jersey Blood Services Region | | Lana Rosiek spends an enormous amount of her free time recruiting donors and organizing blood drives. She devotes her weekends to organizing and supporting local blood drives and has made countless phone calls to help recruit donors. Lana's energy runs throughout the community. |
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| | | | Ernie Weckbaugh | | The Providence Blood Donor Center | | Burbank, CA | | Ernie has not only been a dedicated blood donor for over a decade but he is also a strong advocate for blood donations in the community. Ernie encourages new donors to give and he continues to inspire the blood center staff with his dedication. |
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