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Welcome to the November issue of Blood Drop. In this Issue
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We hope you enjoy the first issue of Blood Drop- the E-Newsletter for Delmarva's student blood drive leaders. Feel free to send us digital photos of your blood drives, blood user stories, or other ideas for future issues. If you know someone who would like to receive Blood Drop, let us know, and we'll be happy to include them on our list. Winners Announced at Annual School Luncheons 
Blood Bank of Delmarva held four luncheons last month to recognize student and faculty representatives from across Delmarva for their lifesaving blood drives during the 2005-2006 school year. Top winners were: William Penn High School, The Charter School of Wilmington, Archmere Academy, Bohemia Manor High School, Lake Forest High School, Sussex Technical High School, North Caroline High School, and Pocomoke High School. For a complete list of winners and more photos, click here Have you set a date to save lives? Time is running out… 
It’s not too late to schedule your blood drive for the 2006-2007 school year....but dates are going fast! Dates are still available from January through May. Please contact Lauren Bacon ASAP to get on the calendar! Please try to avoid days when there are sporting events, class trips or anything else that may cause a conflict. Meghan overcomes her fear of donating blood 
"Ever since I was little girl, I hated needles. I used to dread doctor visits and shots — I would have done anything to avoid them. When the opportunity to give blood was presented to me, I would turn it down – I just couldn’t make myself go to the blood drive, even though I knew my blood donation could help save someone’s life. That was before the accident – the day my life changed forever. One night in May, I went for my first motorcycle ride with my boyfriend. It was late, the roads were wet – and we hit a pothole. I was thrown off the motorcycle into bushes, surviving with only minor injuries and a hurt knee. My boyfriend was not so lucky. He had multiple life-threatening internal injuries. He needed 86 units of blood during his five surgeries all during his first day at the hospital. After that, he spent 13 weeks receiving care, and an additional 38 units of blood products - including red cells and platelets. It is a miracle he is alive. And he is alive today because people took the time to give blood. Knowing what I know now, and experiencing the worst first-hand, I can honestly say that I will not let my fear of needles stop me from giving blood. I gave my first pint on July 20 and I plan on giving again and again. And it was so easy. David is expected to make a full recovery. I cannot wait for the day when he is healthy and can start giving back to the Blood Bank – an organization of people who helped save his life." Editor’s note: Meghan McGovern, 21, is a senior communication major at the University of Delaware and is a native of Massachusetts.
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