U.S. Representative Lynn Woolsey to Visit Marin Blood Center

January 10, 2005

Congresswoman’s Visit to Highlight National Blood Donor Month

United States Representative Lynn Woolsey will visit Blood Centers of the Pacific’s (BCP) Marin Blood Center to thank blood donors and to highlight the need for more of these community heroes during National Blood Donor Month and all year long.

The Congresswoman’s visit – on Wednesday, January 12th – comes at a critical time, as blood centers’ supplies are running dangerously low. Following the winter holidays, blood supplies are greatly depleted and officials are urging residents to donate blood at their nearest center.

Bay Area hospitals require more than 800 donated pints of blood each day for area patients, yet less than 4% of those eligible to give blood actually do.

BCP’s Marin Blood Center has been providing the critical link between those who donate blood and the patients who require this lifesaving gift for more than 43 years.

“We’re thrilled that Congresswoman Woolsey is helping to encourage much-needed blood donations,” said Dr. Nora Hirschler, President of BCP. “Her visit will surely serve to highlight the important cause of blood donation and inspire many to roll up their sleeves and give the gift of life.”

• WHO: Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey
• WHAT: A visit to BCP’s Marin Center
• WHEN: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 12 noon
• WHERE: Marin Blood Center, 4050 Redwood Hwy, San Rafael
• WHY: To highlight the critical need for blood donations

Blood Centers of the Pacific
Lisa Bloch
(415) 749-6612