Today The South Florida Manufacturers Association (my employer for 25 years) held a blood drive in my honor. It touches my heart to see so many people come out to support me on my unexpected journey and to give “The Gift of Life” to so many others. That day 9 units of platelets and 72 units of blood were collected at 3 sites – SV Microwave in Palm Beach County, B/E Aerospace in Miami Dade County and McNab Executive Center (SFMA office) in Broward County. Previously at Royal Concrete 14 units were collected and at Hoerbiger Corporation of America – Houston 17 units were collected. The Houston units were given directly to MD Anderson.
All totaled – 112 units of blood products were donated so that others can live. Just to give you an idea, to date I have received more than 40 units of blood products and I’m not even ¼ of the way through my treatment! Thanks go to the companies who sponsored these blood drives. Special thanks goes to all the donors and all that came to donate but couldn’t for some reason. Special special thanks goes to Barbara Smith, SFMA office manager who arranged it all.
My amazing friends and colleagues - you mean so much to me!
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Barbara Smith is a true friend, June. She cares about you as would a family member. We at the Community Blood Centers of South Florida were successful in honoring you because of Barbara's dedication to you, your co-workers’ and friends' selfless support, and your building manager's uncommon, significant help that day.
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Robert Fenton
Area Manager
Community Blood Centers of South Florida