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News Release Stewart Regional Blood Center December 28, 2005 815 South Baxter Avenue Tyler, Texas 75701 Contact: Lorie Schenck Director, Marketing and Communications 903-535-5448 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2nd Annual East Texas Battle for Life Begins January will kick-off Stewart’s 2nd Annual East Texas Battle for Life event to help celebrate National Volunteer Blood Donor Month. Throughout East Texas, members of the community are encouraged to visit our donor centers and Wal-Mart mobile blood drives to make the commitment to take the time to make a difference in 2006 by donating blood throughout the year. The Wal-Mart location blood drives will be held January 2-6th. Hosting this event in January is an effort to help start the year with a great blood supply for our area hospitals. While visiting a community blood drive or blood center ask about Stewart’s new Donor Loyalty Program, “Club Red.” Club Red allows donors to earn points for their blood donation and redeem them for great rewards such as polo shirts, tote bags, fleece, jackets etc…Schenck said that Stewart is asking donors to sign up for the program by making a commitment to try and donate blood or blood products at least three times in 2006. “We need more people donating more often throughout the year, and to thank them we will offer double point days to help donors earn more points quicker,” explained Schenck. To kick off the program, every donor who signs up for Club Red will receive double points if they donate blood in January or February. The Tyler donor center is now open from 8:30am-8pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and from 8:30am-6:30pm on Mondays and Fridays. To donate blood you must be at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in general good health. For more information about blood donation, or the blood center visit www.stewartblood.org. To set up a blood drive at your place of business or organization, or for an educational speaker please call Ken Mitchell at 903-535-5457. News Release Stewart Regional Blood Center December 15, 2005 815 South Baxter Avenue Tyler, Texas 75701 Contact: Lorie Schenck Director, Marketing and Communications 903-535-5448 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For The Love of Us All Blood Drive The Jr. League of Tyler is joining Stewart Regional Blood Center in a, “For The Love of Us All” blood drive on Thursday, December 22, 2005 from 7am-7pm at the 815 South Baxter donor center in Tyler. The Jr. League of Tyler started supporting Stewart Regional 54 years ago by helping the W. E. and Lela I. Stewart Blood Bank get off the ground through donations of time and money. Today the Jr. League of Tyler continues that tradition of improving communities. The blood drive on Thursday is the perfect opportunity to encourage fellow East Texans to help our hospitals be prepared for the holidays by donating blood. Lunch will be provided to our donors from 11 – 2 by Sadler’s Kitchen & Catering of Jacksonville, dinner from 5 – 7 by Double Dave’s Pizza, entertainment will be provided by the Tyler Youth Orchestra from 11:30 – 12:30 and the Brass Symphony with the Youth Orchestra from 5-7. When you come to give the gift of life, make sure you ask about Club Red. Donate Blood…Earn points…Get Great Rewards…Coming January 2, 2006, Club Red. Through December all blood donors will receive a long sleeve navy blue tee shirt. The Tyler donor center is now open from 8:30am-8pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and from 8:30am-6:30pm on Mondays and Fridays. To set up a blood drive at your place of business or organization please call Ken Mitchell at 903-535-5457. To donate blood you must be at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in general good health. For more information about blood donation, or the blood center visit www.stewartblood.org. News Release Stewart Regional Blood Center December 9, 2005 815 South Baxter Avenue Tyler, Texas 75701 Contact: Lorie Schenck Director, Marketing and Communications 903-535-5448 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Looking for O Negative Blood Donors
According to Lorie Schenck, Director of Marketing and Communications, “Collecting blood gets a little harder this time of year, people are busier and focused on the holidays, but life doesn’t stop, accidents continue to happen and blood needs to be on the shelf ready for patients before they need it. Currently we have several blood types in the critical category and need to get these up to the good category before the holidays. O negative donors, who are universal donors, (meaning a person with any other blood type can receive a transfusion from an O negative donor) are especially needed. On December 16th, you are invited to join the Tyler donor center for a Christmas Open House from 10am to 2pm. When you come to give the gift of life, make sure you ask about Club Red. Donate Blood…Earn points…Get Stuff…Coming January 2, 2006, Club Red. While supplies last everyone who donates blood at one of our six donor centers will receive a beautifully illustrated children’s book, “Little Wini’s Special Christmas Gift. Now through December 16th everyone who donates blood at our Tyler, Longview, Marshall, Mt. Pleasant or Paris donor centers will be registered to win one of four $50 gift cards from Brookshire’s Grocery Company, plus now through December 29th on Tuesdays and Thursdays, donors at these centers will also receive a coupon for a free gallon of Red Diamond Tea. Through December all blood donors at centers or on mobiles will receive a long sleeve navy blue tee shirt that says, “Don’t Get Cold Feet... Donate Blood.” Stewart Regional Blood Center is a drop off location for the Tyler Fire Department Toy Drive until December 18th. All toys collected through the toy drive will be given to the local agencies that serve children in need. The Tyler donor center is now open from 8:30am-8pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and from 8:30am-6:30pm on Mondays and Fridays. To set up a blood drive at your place of business or organization please call Ken Mitchell at 903-535-5457. To donate blood you must be at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in general good health. For more information about blood donation, or the blood center visit www.stewartblood.org. News Release Stewart Regional Blood Center December 1, 2005 815 South Baxter Avenue Tyler, Texas 75701 Contact: Lorie Schenck Director, Marketing and Communications 903-535-5448 Blood Donors Give the Gift That Keeps on Giving - Life
According to Lorie Schenck, Director of Marketing and Communications, “This is the season for giving, and the one gift you can give that will keep on giving is the gift of life through blood donation. Stewart Regional appreciates the gift of life that our donors give with each donation and while supplies last are excited to give everyone who donates blood at one of our six donor centers the opportunity to receive a beautifully illustrated children’s book, “Little Wini’s Special Christmas Gift. Now through December 16th everyone who donates blood at our Tyler, Longview, Marshall, Mt. Pleasant or Paris donor centers will be registered to win one of four $50 gift cards from Brookshire’s Grocery Company, plus now through December 29th on Tuesdays and Thursdays, donors at these centers will also receive a coupon for a free gallon of Red Diamond Tea. While supplies last all blood donors at centers or on mobiles will receive a long sleeve navy blue tee shirt that says, “Don’t Get Cold Feet... Donate Blood.” Stewart Regional Blood Center is a drop off location for the Tyler Fire Department Toy Drive until December 18th. All toys collected through the toy drive will be given to the local agencies that serve children in need. The Tyler donor center is now open from 8:30am-8pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and from 8:30am-6:30pm on Mondays and Fridays. To set up a blood drive at your place of business or organization please call Ken Mitchell at 903-535-5457. To donate blood you must be at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in general good health. For more information about blood donation, or the blood center visit www.stewartblood.org. News Release Stewart Regional Blood Center November 23, 2005 815 South Baxter Avenue Tyler, Texas 75701 Contact: Lorie Schenck Director, Marketing and Communications 903-535-5448 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stewart Regional Blood Center Tyler Joins Fire Department in Collecting Toys
According to Lorie Schenck, Director of Marketing and Communications, Stewart Regional Blood Center, “Children, giving, and the holidays go hand in hand so it is with great excitement that we are partnering with the Tyler Fire Department in collecting toys for children in need during the Christmas season. Now through December 18th we encourage everyone in the community to Give the Gift of Life by donating blood and while they’re here to bring a toy for children in our area. Art Elchek, a long time blood donor and supporter of SRBC has partnered with a childhood friend, Daniel Sam, to graciously donate a children’s Christmas book written by Sam to be given to everyone who donates blood at one of our donor centers starting December 1st until supplies run out. “Little Wini’s Special Christmas Gift” is a sweet Christmas story, beautifully illustrated, encouraging children to share gifts with others. Donors can keep the book for a special little one or donate it to the Tyler Fire Department Toy Drive.” December 1st through December 16th everyone who donates blood at our Tyler, Longview, Marshall, Mt. Pleasant or Paris donor centers will be registered to win one of four $50 gift cards from Brookshire’s Grocery Company, plus on Tuesdays and Thursdays through December, all donors at centers or on blood drives will receive a coupon for a free gallon of Red Diamond Tea at any Brookshire Grocery Company store. All donors while supplies last, will receive a long sleeve navy blue tee shirt that says, “Don’t Get Cold Feet... Donate Blood.” The Tyler donor center is now open from 8:30am-8pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and from 8:30am-6:30pm on Mondays and Fridays. Fridays in December at the Tyler Donor Center are designated Chick-fil-A days…while supplies last all donors will receive a coupon for a free chicken sandwich. To donate blood you must be at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in general good health. For more information about blood donation, or the blood center visit www.stewartblood.org.
News Release Stewart Regional Blood Center November 17, 2005 815 South Baxter Avenue Tyler, Texas 75701 Contact: Lorie Schenck Director, Marketing and Communications 903-535-5448 Tyler Center Encourages Appointments to Donate.
According to Lorie Schenck, Director of Marketing and Communications, blood donors are now receiving leather bound appointment books to keep track of their eligible donation dates. “The first 200 donors in November to schedule and keep their appointments will receive a leather pocket calendar,” stated Schenck. “We want people to use the calendar to plan their donations and make giving a priority. The Tyler center is encouraging appointments in order to better serve donors and move them through the process quicker so they can get on with their day.” Now through December 29th on Tuesdays and Thursdays, donors in Tyler, Longview, Marshall, Mt. Pleasant and Paris will receive a coupon for a free gallon of Red Diamond Tea at any Brookshire Grocery Company store. While supplies last, all blood donors will also receive is a long sleeve navy blue tee shirt that says, “Don’t Get Cold Feet... Donate Blood.” Stewart Regional Blood Center has also partnered with the local Fire Department in collecting Toys for children in need during the Christmas season. “There are many children in our community that will not experience the joy of receiving a Christmas gift unless others help. It is our hope that blood donors and the rest of the community will join us at Stewart and the Tyler Fire Department in lending a giving hand,” said Schenck. Stewart Regional Blood Center will be a major drop off location for the Toy Drive running now until December 18th. All toys collected through the toy drive will be given to the Salvation Army. The Tyler donor center is now open from 8:30am-8pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and from 8:30am-6:30pm on Mondays and Fridays. To donate blood you must be at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in general good health. For more information about blood donation, or the blood center visit www.stewartblood.org. News Release Stewart Regional Blood Center November 10, 2005 815 South Baxter Avenue Tyler, Texas 75701 Contact: Lorie Schenck Director, Marketing and Communications 903-535-5448 Stewart Regional Blood Center – Gives Away Famous Greenberg Turkeys!
According to Lorie Schenck, Director of Marketing and Communications, “This year Stewart Regional Blood Center has set aside the month of November to be thankful for our life saving blood donors! We have several opportunities to let our donors know how much their dedication is appreciated. Now through November 17th donors at each of our six centers are eligible to win one of six $50 gift certificates for a famous Greenberg Turkey. In addition, donors in Tyler, Longview, Marshall, Mt. Pleasant, and Paris will be able to register to win one of two $50 gift certificates to Brookshire’s Grocery Company. At these same locations as well as on mobile blood drives, donors will also be given a coupon for a gallon of Red Diamond Tea The new shirt for November and December is a long sleeve navy blue tee shirt that says, “Don’t Get Cold Feet. Donate Blood.” The Tyler donor center will be implementing a new Preferred Donor system and is encouraging donors to call the center ahead for an appointment to donate. This is an effort to better serve our donors in a more efficient and timely manner. The first 200 donors to make appointments will receive a leather bound pocket planner. We hope the planner will help our donors schedule their donations every 56 days.” The Tyler donor center, located at 815 South Baxter Avenue at the second stop sign from TJC, is now open from 8:30am-8pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and from 8:30am-6:30pm on Mondays and Fridays. Call: 903-535-5400 to set up an appointment to save lives! To donate blood you must be at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in general good health. For more information about blood donation, or the blood center visit www.stewartblood.org. News Release Stewart Regional Blood Center November 3, 2005 815 South Baxter Avenue Tyler, Texas 75701 Contact: Lorie Schenck Director, Marketing and Communications 903-535-5448 Thankful for Blood Donors
According to Lorie Schenck, Director of Marketing and Communications, “This year Stewart Regional Blood Center has set aside the month of November to be thankful for our life saving blood donors! We have several opportunities to let our donors know how much their dedication is appreciated. Now through November 17th donors at each of our six centers are eligible to win one of six $50 gift certificates for a famous Greenberg Turkey. In addition, donors in Tyler, Longview, Marshall, Mt. Pleasant, and Paris will be able to register to win one of two $50 gift certificates to Brookshire’s Grocery Company. At these same locations as well as on mobile blood drives, donors will also be given a coupon for a gallon of Red Diamond Teas, courtesy of Brookshire Manufacturing. The new shirt for November and December is a long sleeve navy blue tee shirt that says, “Don’t Get Cold Feet. Donate Blood.” The Tyler donor center will be implementing a new Preferred Donor system and is encouraging donors to call the center ahead for an appointment to donate. This is an effort to better serve our donors in a more efficient and timely manner. The first 200 donors to make appointments will receive a leather bound pocket planner. We hope the planner will help our donors schedule their donations every 56 days.” The Tyler donor center is now open from 8:30am-8pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and from 8:30am-6:30pm on Mondays and Fridays. To donate blood you must be at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in general good health. For more information about blood donation, or the blood center visit www.stewartblood.org. News Release Stewart Regional Blood Center October 27, 2005 815 South Baxter Avenue Tyler, Texas 75701 Contact: Lorie Schenck Director, Marketing and Communications 903-535-5448 Stewart Regional Blood Center Helps Blood Donors Prepare for Thanksgiving
Stewart Regional Blood Center will be helping some of their blood donors prepare for a Thanksgiving feast! Six gift certificates for a famous Greenberg Turkey will be given away. All blood donors from November 1st to November 17th are eligible to win! According to Lorie Schenck, Director of Marketing and Communications, “Stewart is excited to partner with Greenberg Turkey for the second year in a row. Everyone wants the Turkey!” stated Schenck. Each gift certificate to Greenberg has a $50 value and can be used at any time. In addition, donors in Tyler, Longview, Marshall, Mt. Pleasant, and Paris will be able to register to win one of two $50 gift certificates to Brookshire Grocery Company. At these same locations as well as on mobile blood drives, donors will also be given a coupon for a gallon of Red Diamond Teas, courtesy of Brookshire Manufacturing. Schenck reports that the new shirt for the November and December months will be a long sleeve navy blue tee shirt that says, “Don’t Get Cold Feet. Donate Blood.” The Tyler donor center will be implementing a new Preferred Donor system and encouraging donors to call the center for an appointment to donate. “This is in effort to better serve our donors in a more efficient and timely manner,” explained Schenck. In November the Tyler center will give the first 200 appointments leather bound pocket planners. “We hope the planner will be used to keep track of their future donations by notating another donation every 56 days,” said Schenck. The planner will be available by November 17th. The Tyler donor center is now open from 8:30am-8pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and from 8:30am-6:30pm on Mondays and Fridays. To donate blood you must be at least 17 years of age, 110 pounds and be in general good health. For more information about blood donation, or the blood center visit www.stewartblood.org. News Release Stewart Regional Blood Center October 13, 2005 815 South Baxter Avenue Tyler, Texas 75701 Contact: Lorie Schenck Manager, Corporate Communications 903-535-5448 Stewart Regional Blood Center – Extension for Brookshire Coupons Stewart Regional Blood Center will be extending their coupon promotion with Brookshire’s Manufacturing until October 28th. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, blood donors will receive their choice of a free gallon of Red Diamond Tea, a half gallon of Dairy Pride Orange Juice or a free pint of Golden Brook Ice Cream. According to Lorie Schenck, Director of Marketing and Communications, “Due the lag in donors from hurricane Rita, Brookshire’s Manufacturing is extending their offer to help pull in the donors.” “We are grateful for their dedication to the blood center and hope everyone takes advantage of the free groceries.” Schenck said that through October 31st, all blood donors will also receive a Halloween, “Donate Blood.. It’s a scream!” T-shirt. Stewart Regional Blood Center would also like to thank all of those who supported and played in the 2005 Scramble for Life on Monday, October 10th. “It was a full tournament… everyone had a great time and we raised enough money to assist the blood center in purchasing a new vehicle to transport blood product to area hospitals,” said Kim Carter, Manager of Development. To donate blood you must be at least 17 years of age, 110 pounds and be in general good health. For more information about blood donation, or the blood center visit www.stewartblood.org.
Longview Donor Center, 504 East Loop 281 across from Super Wal-Mart: 903-757-2474 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Mon – Fri, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sat Lufkin Donor Center, 2110 S. John Redditt on the west side of Loop 287 at Southwood Drive: 936-639-1534 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Mon – Fri Marshall Donor Center, 811 South Washington Avenue on the second floor of Marshall Regional Medical Center: 903-935-6571 ~ Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mon – Fri Mt. Pleasant Donor Center, 1809 North Johnson at the corner of 19th Street: 903-572-3629 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mon – Fri Paris Donor Center, 3715 Lamar Avenue in the Chisum Square Shopping Center: 903-785-9399 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. M – F, & 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. T Tyler Donor Center, 815 South Baxter Avenue at the second stop sign from TJC: 903-535-5400 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. M, F, & 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. T, W, Th,News Release Stewart Regional Blood Center October 5, 2005 815 South Baxter Avenue Tyler, Texas 75701 Contact: Lorie Schenck Director, Marketing & Communications 903-535-5448 Stewart Regional Blood Center – Challenging East Texans to Donate Life!
According to Lorie Schenck, Director of Marketing & Communications at Stewart Regional Blood Center, “Starting Tuesday, October 12th, all blood donors at donor center and on community drives will receive a special black Halloween t-shirt that says, “Give Blood It’s A Scream”! Of course that’s just a saying not a reality, donating blood is equivalent to a tiny pinch. The focus is that each blood donation can help save the lives of up to three people. We challenge our friends and neighbors in East Texas to bring a blood donor buddy with them to donate. The only source for life saving blood is from healthy individuals. Getting and keeping all categories of blood in the good category is up to East Texans! Anyone who is in general good health, weighs at least 110 pounds, and is at least 17 years old may be eligible to donate life saving blood. Please bring a valid drivers license and eat a good meal before donating.” On Tuesday’s and Thursday’s now through October 13th Stewart Regional is excited to team up with Brookshire Grocery Company to recognize our donors. When they donate blood at our Longview, Marshall, Mt. Pleasant, Paris or Tyler Donor Center or on any mobile drive they’ll receive their choice of a Brookshire Grocery Company coupon for a free gallon of Red Diamond Tea, a pint of Goldenbrook Ice Cream, or ½ gallon of Dairy Pride Orange Juice. Longview Donor Center, 504 East Loop 281 across from Super Wal-Mart: 903-757-2474 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Mon – Fri, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sat Lufkin Donor Center, 2110 S. John Redditt on the west side of Loop 287 at Southwood Drive: 936-639-1534 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Mon – Fri, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sat Marshall Donor Center, 811 South Washington Avenue, second floor of Marshall Regional Medical Center: 903-935-6571 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mon – Fri Mt. Pleasant Donor Center, 1809 North Johnson at the corner of 19th Street: 903-572-3629 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mon – Fri Paris Donor Center, 3715 Lamar Avenue in the Chisum Square Shopping Center: 903-785-9399 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. M – F, & 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. T Tyler Donor Center, 815 South Baxter Avenue at the second stop sign from TJC: 903-535-5400 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. M, T, W, F, 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Th, & 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sat News Release Stewart Regional Blood Center September 23, 2005 815 South Baxter Avenue Tyler, Texas 75701 Contact: Lorie Schenck Director, Marketing & Communications 903-535-5448 For Immediate Release Update - Stewart Regional Blood Center – Preparing for Hurricane Aftermath! As a result of East Texas being in the path of the hurricane Rita and evacuees being in our 24 county coverage area, several blood drives have been cancelled. According to Lorie Schenck, Director of Marketing & Communications at Stewart Regional Blood, “Due to the potential of severe weather over the weekend our donor centers in Longview, Lufkin and Tyler will be closed on Saturday. Community blood drives at churches, schools and businesses are being cancelled for Saturday and Sunday. Palestine High School on Monday, September 26th is also cancelled. The cancellation of these blood drives means that once the bad weather is over we need our communities to come out in full force to make up for the blood lost over the weekend. We urge healthy individuals, who weigh at least 110 pounds, are at least 17 years old to donate life saving blood. All that we ask is that you bring a valid drivers license and eat a good meal before donating.” News Release Stewart Regional Blood Center September 15, 2005 815 South Baxter Avenue Tyler, Texas 75701 Contact: Lorie Schenck Director, Marketing & Communications 903-535-5448 Stewart Regional Blood Center – Looking for Blood Donors & Golfers!
According to Lorie Schenck, Director of Marketing & Communications at Stewart Regional Blood Center, “As we continue National Preparedness Month, we urge healthy individuals to commit to donate for life once a quarter. Our blood supply in East Texas needs to be in the good category so that we have a three day supply of blood on hand in case of natural disasters, traffic accidents, or industrial accidents. Being prepared is the key. The blood needs to be on the shelf before an event occurs! Not only are we looking for blood donors we’re also looking for golfers! Our “Scramble fore Life” charity golf tournament will take place at Eagle’s Bluff Country Club in Bullard on October 10th with a 1 pm shot gun start. Golfers interested in playing need to contact Kim Carter, Development Coordinator at 903-535-5352 or visit www.stewarblood.org. On Tuesday’s and Thursday’s now through October 13th Stewart Regional is excited to team up with Brookshire Grocery Company to recognize our donors. When they donate blood at our Longview, Marshall, Mt. Pleasant, Paris or Tyler Donor Center or on any mobile drive they’ll receive their choice of a Brookshire Grocery Company coupon for a free gallon of Red Diamond Tea, a pint of Goldenbrook Ice Cream, or ½ gallon of Dairy Pride Orange Juice. According to Jim Pitner, Vice President Manufacturing Brookshire Grocery Company, “People who donate blood are giving life, we appreciate blood donors for stepping up to the plate to save the lives of their friends and neighbors.” Anyone who is in general good health, weighs at least 110 pounds, and is at least 17 years old may be eligible to donate life saving blood. Please bring a valid drivers license and eat a good meal before donating. Longview Donor Center, 504 East Loop 281 across from Super Wal-Mart: 903-757-2474 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Mon – Fri, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sat Lufkin Donor Center, 2110 S. John Redditt on the west side of Loop 287 at Southwood Drive: 936-639-1534 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Mon – Fri, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sat Marshall Donor Center, 811 South Washington Avenue on the second floor of Marshall Regional Medical Center: 903-935-6571 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mon – Fri Mt. Pleasant Donor Center, 1809 North Johnson at the corner of 19th Street: 903-572-3629 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mon – Fri Paris Donor Center, 3715 Lamar Avenue in the Chisum Square Shopping Center: 903-785-9399 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. M – F, & 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. T Tyler Donor Center, 815 South Baxter Avenue at the second stop sign from TJC: 903-535-5400 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. M, T, W, F, 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Th, & 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. SatNews Release Stewart Regional Blood Center September 8, 2005 815 South Baxter Avenue Tyler, Texas 75701 Contact: Lorie Schenck Director, Marketing & Communications 903-535-5448 Stewart Regional Blood Center – SouthWest Airline Giveaway Winner Announced
According to Lorie Schenck, Director of Marketing & Communications at Stewart Regional Blood Center, “Michael Ritter of Marshall is the winner of our SouthWest Airline tickets! Mike is a regular donor who made the special effort this summer to get his two donations in for the drawing. He has 72 lifetime donations, part whole blood and part apheresis and is currently working on his 8th gallon!” Mike said, “I never win anything, but was hoping I would win this! Everyone should donate blood on a regular basis because blood saves lives every day.” Right now the message at the blood center and in our communities is “Be Prepared”. What we would like to emphasis to the communities we serve is that the recent influx of donors must continue in order to get and keep the daily blood supply in the good category, which means we would have at least a three day supply of blood. In the wake of hurricane Katrina we’ve had a lot of people come in to donate blood over the last few weeks which is helping to bring our supplies up to where they need to be on a daily basis to supply the patients in East Texas. Please make donating blood a part of your routine and donate at least four times a year. On Tuesday’s and Thursday’s now through October 13th Stewart Regional is excited to team up with Brookshire Grocery Company to recognize our donors. When they donate blood at our Longview, Marshall, Mt. Pleasant, Paris or Tyler Donor Center or on any mobile drive they’ll receive their choice of a Brookshire Grocery Company coupon for a free gallon of Red Diamond Tea, a pint of Goldenbrook Ice Cream, or ½ gallon of Dairy Pride Orange Juice. According to Jim Pitner, Vice President Manufacturing Brookshire Grocery Company, “Teaming up to help the community is just a natural part of what Brookshire’s stands for. We want blood donors to know they are appreciated for helping to save the lives of friends and neighbors.” Anyone who is in general good health, weighs at least 110 pounds, and is at least 17 years old may be eligible to donate life saving blood. Please bring a valid drivers license and eat a good meal before donating. Longview Donor Center, 504 East Loop 281 across from Super Wal-Mart: 903-757-2474 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Mon – Fri, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sat Lufkin Donor Center, 2110 S. John Redditt on the west side of Loop 287 at Southwood Drive: 936-639-1534 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Mon – Fri, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sat Marshall Donor Center, 811 South Washington Avenue on the second floor of Marshall Regional Medical Center: 903-935-6571 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mon – Fri Mt. Pleasant Donor Center, 1809 North Johnson at the corner of 19th Street: 903-572-3629 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mon – Fri Paris Donor Center, 3715 Lamar Avenue in the Chisum Square Shopping Center: 903-785-9399 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. M – F, & 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. T Tyler Donor Center, 815 South Baxter Avenue at the second stop sign from TJC: 903-535-5400 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. M, T, W, F, 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Th, & 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sat News Release Stewart Regional Blood Center August 31, 2005 815 South Baxter Avenue Tyler, Texas 75701
Contact: Lorie Schenck Manager, Corporate Communications 903-535-5448 Stewart Regional Blood Center – Responding to Katrina– Stewart Regional Blood Center is affiliated with national blood organizations that are currently assessing the need for blood products in the areas devastated by hurricane Katrina. Patients are being evacuated from hospitals in stricken areas and sent to hospitals in other cities where the blood supply has not been affected. As more victims are found and they begin recovery, the real need for blood will be known. It is then that we at Stewart expect we may be asked to assist in providing blood. According to Bill Grimes, President/CEO Stewart Regional Blood Center, “Because we expect that it may be some time before blood centers in the affected regions are able to operate at full capacity, we want to be prepared to help. If you would like to donate blood, please contact one of our six regional blood donor centers and schedule to donate in the weeks and months ahead. Because the shelf life of a unit of blood is only 42 days, it is important that people donate blood on a regular basis to help keep the blood supply stable.” While people living in the path of hurricane Katrina begin to rebuild their lives, others who escaped the devastation should step in and help by donating blood. Donors should understand that our regional blood supply must be sufficient to meet the needs of our own patients in East Texas before we are able to respond to the needs of patients outside our area. We welcome donors who want to assure that our supply is sufficient. Blood can be donated through our Hurricane Katrina Blood Pool, at any Stewart Regional Blood Center donor site or mobile blood drive. Your donation will not only assist the regional blood supply but will also generate a financial credit which goes to individuals who have been injured to assist with medical costs. Those interested in donating blood may contact the following regional blood centers to schedule an appointment. Anyone who is 17 years old, weighs at least 110 pounds, and is in general good health may be eligible to donate blood. Please bring a valid drivers license and eat a good meal before donating. Longview Donor Center, 504 East Loop 281 across from Super Wal-Mart: 903-757-2474 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Mon – Fri, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sat Lufkin Donor Center, 2110 S. John Redditt on the west side of Loop 287 at Southwood Drive: 936-639-1534 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Mon – Fri, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Sat Marshall Donor Center, 811 South Washington Avenue on the second floor of Marshall Regional Medical Center: 903-935-6571 ~ Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.pm. Mon – Fri Mt. Pleasant Donor Center, 1809 North Johnson at the corner of 19th Street: 903-572-3629 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mon – Fri Paris Donor Center, 3715 Lamar Avenue in the Chisum Square Shopping Center: 903-785-9399 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. M – F, & 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. T Tyler Donor Center, 815 South Baxter Avenue at the second stop sign from TJC: 903-535-5400 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. M, T, W, F, 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Th, & 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sat News Release Stewart Regional Blood Center August 25, 2005 815 South Baxter Avenue Tyler, Texas 75701 Contact: Lorie Schenck Director, Marketing & Communications 903-535-5448 Stewart Regional Blood Center – Last Week for SouthWest Airline Giveaway
Saturday, September 3rd is the last day for everyone who donates blood either at a donor center or on a mobile drive to be automatically entered into the drawing for a pair of airline tickets to anywhere SouthWest Airline flies before March 2006. “Donors have been really excited to have this opportunity to win free airline tickets“ said Lorie Schenck, Director, Marketing & Communications. “As we move into the Labor Day weekend we urge everyone who is eligible to donate to please come in this week. It just takes a fraction of their day to come into the centers or to stop by a community drive to give blood…give life. Starting Friday, September 2nd through Saturday, September 10th, while supplies last everyone who donates blood at our Tyler Donor Center will receive their choice of a free appetizer or free single scoop ice cream from Fat Willy’s All American Grill. Starting September 1st on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s we are excited to begin a new promotion with Brookshire Grocery Company, when you donate blood at our Longview, Marshall, Mt. Pleasant, Paris or Tyler Donor Center or on any mobile drive you’ll receive your choice of a Brookshire Grocery Company coupon for a free gallon of Red Diamond Tea, a pint of Goldenbrook Ice Cream, or ½ gallon of Dairy Pride Orange Juice. According to Jim Pitner, Vice President Manufacturing Brookshire Grocery Company, “Patients in East Texas are alive today because of blood donations made by Stewart Regional Blood donors and we want those donors to know that they are greatly appreciated!” All Stewart Regional Blood Centers will be closed in observance of Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2005. Anyone who is in general good health, weighs at least 110 pounds, and is at least 17 years old may be eligible to donate life saving blood. Please bring a valid drivers license and eat a good meal before donating. Longview Donor Center, 504 East Loop 281 across from Super Wal-Mart: 903-757-2474 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Mon – Fri, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sat Lufkin Donor Center, 2110 S. John Redditt on the west side of Loop 287 at Southwood Drive: 936-639-1534 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Mon – Fri, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sat Marshall Donor Center, 811 South Washington Avenue on the second floor of Marshall Regional Medical Center: 903-935-6571 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mon – Fri Mt. Pleasant Donor Center, 1809 North Johnson at the corner of 19th Street: 903-572-3629 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mon – Fri Paris Donor Center, 3715 Lamar Avenue in the Chisum Square Shopping Center: 903-785-9399 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. M – F, & 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. T Tyler Donor Center, 815 South Baxter Avenue at the second stop sign from TJC: 903-535-5400 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. M, T, W, F, 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Th, & 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sat News Release Stewart Regional Blood Center August 25, 2005 815 South Baxter Avenue Tyler, Texas 75701 Contact: Lorie Schenck Director, Marketing & Communications 903-535-5448 Stewart Regional Blood Center – Last Week for SouthWest Airline Giveaway
Saturday, September 3rd is the last day for everyone who donates blood either at a donor center or on a mobile drive to be automatically entered into the drawing for a pair of airline tickets to anywhere SouthWest Airline flies before March 2006. “Donors have been really excited to have this opportunity to win free airline tickets“ said Lorie Schenck, Director, Marketing & Communications. “As we move into the Labor Day weekend we urge everyone who is eligible to donate to please come in this week. It just takes a fraction of their day to come into the centers or to stop by a community drive to give blood…give life. Starting Friday, September 2nd through Saturday, September 10th, while supplies last everyone who donates blood at our Tyler Donor Center will receive their choice of a free appetizer or free single scoop ice cream from Fat Willy’s All American Grill. Starting September 1st on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s we are excited to begin a new promotion with Brookshire Grocery Company, when you donate blood at our Longview, Marshall, Mt. Pleasant, Paris or Tyler Donor Center or on any mobile drive you’ll receive your choice of a Brookshire Grocery Company coupon for a free gallon of Red Diamond Tea, a pint of Goldenbrook Ice Cream, or ½ gallon of Dairy Pride Orange Juice. According to Jim Pitner, Vice President Manufacturing Brookshire Grocery Company, “Patients in East Texas are alive today because of blood donations made by Stewart Regional Blood donors and we want those donors to know that they are greatly appreciated!” All Stewart Regional Blood Centers will be closed in observance of Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2005. Anyone who is in general good health, weighs at least 110 pounds, and is at least 17 years old may be eligible to donate life saving blood. Please bring a valid drivers license and eat a good meal before donating. Longview Donor Center, 504 East Loop 281 across from Super Wal-Mart: 903-757-2474 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Mon – Fri, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sat Lufkin Donor Center, 2110 S. John Redditt on the west side of Loop 287 at Southwood Drive: 936-639-1534 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Mon – Fri, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sat Marshall Donor Center, 811 South Washington Avenue on the second floor of Marshall Regional Medical Center: 903-935-6571 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mon – Fri Mt. Pleasant Donor Center, 1809 North Johnson at the corner of 19th Street: 903-572-3629 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mon – Fri Paris Donor Center, 3715 Lamar Avenue in the Chisum Square Shopping Center: 903-785-9399 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. M – F, & 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. T Tyler Donor Center, 815 South Baxter Avenue at the second stop sign from TJC: 903-535-5400 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. M, T, W, F, 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Th, & 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sat News Release Stewart Regional Blood Center August 19, 2005 815 South Baxter Avenue Tyler, Texas 75701 Contact: Lorie Schenck Manager, Corporate Communications 903-535-5448 Stewart Regional Blood Center Announces High School Scholarship Program Stewart Regional Blood Center (SRBC) is proud to announce a new program designed to assist our local high school blood donors and high schools with the inception of a High School Blood Drive Scholarship Program. SRBC will award five scholarships in the amount of $1000 each to East Texas graduating seniors, within the 24-county region served by the blood center, who plan on attending a post-secondary institution. An additional $500 will be awarded to each winning student’s school for use in their senior graduation activities such as “Project Graduation.” Eligible applicants for scholarships are East Texas graduating seniors for the 2005-2006 school year who have actively participated in their respective high school blood drive programs. Students can be blood donors, help in the coordination of the blood drives, or encourage others to donate blood. To participate in this program each student’s high school must agree to hold at least three successful blood drives during the school’s calendar year and that the school will hold blood drives exclusively with Stewart Regional Blood Center. Other criteria include:
“We are always impressed by the generosity of our region’s young men and women when they enthusiastically turn out for the high school blood drives,” stated Schenck. “High school students voluntarily donate approximately 20 per cent of all the blood collected annually in East Texas, and we are truly excited to give something back to them as they continue their efforts to save lives by donating their blood and time.” For more information on the Scholarship program call the recruitment consultant in your area: Charlotte Jordan: 903-758-3056 for Camp, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Panola, Rusk, Titus, and Upshur counties. Lynne Booker: 936639-9814 for Anderson, Angelina, Cherokee, Houston and Trinity counties. Pattie Temple: 903-535-5439 for Franklin, Henderson, Hopkins, Kaufman, Lamar, Rains, Red River, Van Zandt and Wood counties. Kaye Ferrier: 903-535-5447 for Smith county.News Release Stewart Regional Blood Center August 11, 2005 815 South Baxter Avenue Tyler, Texas 75701
Contact: Lorie Schenck Manager, Corporate Communications 903-535-5448
Stewart Regional Blood Center – Last Week Pint for Pint Tuesday, August 16th and Thursday, August 18th will be the last two Pint for Pint days! All donors who donate blood at one of our six donor centers will receive a pint of Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream generously donated by Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream in appreciation for the life saving gift of blood. According to Lorie Schenck, Manager of Corporate Communications at Stewart Regional Blood Center, “Tuesdays and Thursdays have been popular donation days this summer and as we all know life saving blood is needed and used every single day by our friends and neighbors here in East Texas. The blood is being used faster then we can collect it! We need more people to donate on a more often. Donors who donate at either a mobile drive or at one of our centers between now and September 3rd, will automatically be entered to win two SouthWest airline tickets.” Currently all blood types are in the critical category which means we have less than a one day supply of these blood types. All donors must weight at least 110 pounds, be at least 17 years old, and be in general good health. Bring a valid drivers license and eat a good meal before donating. Longview Donor Center, 504 East Loop 281 across from Super Wal-Mart: 903-757-2474 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Mon – Fri, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sat Lufkin Donor Center, 2110 S. John Redditt on the west side of Loop 287 at Southwood Drive: 936-639-1534 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Mon – Fri Marshall Donor Center, 811 South Washington Avenue on the second floor of Marshall Regional Medical Center: 903-935-6571 ~ Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mon – Fri Mt. Pleasant Donor Center, 1809 North Johnson at the corner of 19th Street: 903-572-3629 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mon – Fri Paris Donor Center, 3715 Lamar Avenue in the Chisum Square Shopping Center: 903-785-9399 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. M – F, & 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. T Tyler Donor Center, 815 South Baxter Avenue at the second stop sign from TJC: 903-535-5400 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. M, T, W, F, 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Th, & 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sat
News Release Stewart Regional Blood Center August 4, 2005 815 South Baxter Avenue Tyler, Texas 75701
Contact: Lorie Schenck Manager, Corporate Communications 903-535-5448
Stewart Regional Blood Center – “Scramble for Life” Golf Event
Stewart Regional Blood Center is excited to present their annual “Scramble for Life” charity golf tournament, which will take place at Eagle’s Bluff Country Club in Bullard on October 10th. This event is held to raise money to continue the mission of providing a safe and sufficient blood supply to the communities the blood center serves. A current priority for Stewart Regional Blood Center is the need for new transport vehicles, which are used by courier staff to transport blood and blood products from Stewart’s six fixed-site collection locations to 30 medical facilities in our 24 county service area. “Our current transport vehicles have over 300,000 miles on them,” stated Kimberly Carter, Development Coordinator. “Many people do not realize that we are a not-for-profit organization and therefore depend on community support for much of our daily operations.” Currently sponsorships are available with excellent exposure for any organization as well as player/team openings. If you would like to play in the tournament or sponsor the event, contact Kim Carter, Development Coordinator at 903-535-5452 or visit www.stewartblood.org. Registration and sponsorship form can be downloaded from the website.
News ReleaseStewart Regional Blood Center July 28, 2005 815 South Baxter Avenue Tyler, Texas 75701 Contact: Lorie Schenck Manager, Corporate Communications 903-535-5448 Stewart Regional Blood Center – Three More Weeks For Pint for Pint! Donate blood on Tuesdays or Thursdays until August 18th, at any Stewart donor center, and you’ll receive a pint of Häagen-Dazs ice cream, generously donated by Dryers Grand Ice Cream, in appreciation for your gift of life. While supplies last, Monday –Saturday, blood donors at any one of the six centers in the region, will receive compressed Pint for Pint t-shirts. Plus this is the last month for all donors who donate blood before September 3rd to be entered into a raffle to win two airline tickets with Southwest Airlines. The winner will have the opportunity to fly anywhere the airline flies before the end of March 2006. “Healthy volunteer blood donors are the only source for transfusable blood products. We need more blood donors donating life saving blood on a regular basis to help keep the blood supply for all blood types in the good category, according to Lorie Schenck, Manager, Corporate Communications. If you take a few minutes out of your day to donate blood, you may help save the lives of up to three people, what a great habit to start for life!” Anyone in general good health that is at least 17 years old and weighs at least 110 pounds may be eligible to donate blood every 56 days. It takes approximately 200 units of blood everyday to service the East Texas region. Donors should bring a valid driver license, drink plenty of fluids, and eat a hearty meal prior to donation. If you are not able to make a donation at a local blood drive, you can always donate blood at one of Stewart’s six regional donor centers in Longview, Lufkin, Marshall, Mt. Pleasant, Paris and Tyler. Longview Donor Center, 504 East Loop 281 across from Super Wal-Mart: 903-757-2474 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Mon – Fri, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sat Lufkin Donor Center, 2110 S. John Redditt on the west side of Loop 287 at Southwood Drive: 936-639-1534 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Mon – Fri Marshall Donor Center, 811 South Washington Avenue on the second floor of Marshall Regional Medical Center: 903-935-6571 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mon – Fri Mt. Pleasant Donor Center, 1809 North Johnson at the corner of 19th Street: 903-572-3629 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mon – Fri Paris Donor Center, 3715 Lamar Avenue in the Chisum Square Shopping Center: 903-785-9399 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. M – F, & 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. T Tyler Donor Center, 815 South Baxter Avenue at the second stop sign from TJC: 903-535-5400 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. M, T, W, F, 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Th, & 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. SatNews ReleaseStewart Regional Blood Center July 21, 2005 815 South Baxter Avenue Tyler, Texas 75701 Contact: Lorie Schenck Manager, Corporate Communications 903-535-5448 Stewart Regional Blood Center – Volunteer Automated Blood Donors Needed Stewart Regional Blood Center is seeking individuals to donate red blood cells, platelets & plasma utilizing automated blood donation processes that allow donors to give specific blood components; red cells, platelets and or plasma. According to Lorie Schenck, Manager of Corporate Communications, “As medical technology has made advances allowing people to live longer, technology in the blood industry is striving to keep up by helping donors to donate the blood products that are in the greatest demand. Different components of blood may be used for different patients and purposes. Red blood cells have a shelf life of 42 days and may be used by surgery, trauma, burn, anemia, or cancer patients. Plasma, the watery substance of blood may go to a burn or trauma victim to replace vital fluids. Plasma if frozen within 8 hours is good for one year. Platelets are the clotting factor in blood and can be used by leukemia & other cancers patients, trauma, heart surgery, anemia and transplant patients. Platelets have a shelf life of 5 days. As you can tell each and every one of these blood products is critical to the life saving efforts of the medical community. Stewart Regional Blood Center collects blood products utilizing automated procedures at the Tyler, Longview and Lufkin blood donor centers. If anyone is interested in donating using the automated donation process they should call ahead to schedule their appointments.” All donors who donate blood before September 3rd will be entered into a raffle to win two airline tickets with Southwest Airlines. The winner will have the opportunity to fly anywhere the airline flies before the end of March 2006. On Tuesdays and Thursdays until August 18th, at any Stewart donor center, receive a pint of Häagen-Dazs ice cream in appreciation for your gift of life. While supplies last, Monday –Saturday, blood donors at any one of the six centers in the region, will receive the compressed Pint for Pint t-shirt. If you are not able to make a donation at a local blood drive, you can always come to donate at one of Stewart’s six donor centers in Longview, Lufkin, Marshall, Mt. Pleasant, Paris and Tyler. Anyone in general good health that is at least 17 years old and weighs at least 110 pounds may be eligible to donate blood every 56 days. It takes approximately 200 units of blood everyday to service the East Texas region. Donors should bring a valid driver license, drink plenty of fluids, and eat a hearty meal prior to donation.
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