MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In tonight’s Ransom Note: Mid-Southerners come through again.
Our “Give Blood, Share Joy” Blood Drive Campaign ended tonight, and we couldn’t be happier with how you responded.
Tonight, I was at Overton Square with the Vitalant Donation bus and despite the rainy weather, a steady stream of volunteers showed up.
We had these blood drives all over the Mid-South so you could find one convenient for you. And you responded, knowing you were helping others.
“There’s nothing to it. She just pricked me, and I actually do not like needles. It's mostly painless and it helps people. It's definitely for a greater good.”
Your donation did double the good because every time someone donated a pint, ABC24 and our parent company TEGNA made a financial contribution to the National Foundation for Transplants.
So tonight, I got to present that organization with a check for 12 thousand dollars that will go to help with expenses of transplant recipients and their families.
Thanks to all of you who took part.
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