A BIG “SHOUT OUT” TO ALL THE BLOOD DONORS at Hilton Displays for the June 25, 2024, Blood Connection mobile blood drive. The total number of donors, 41, is five more than the previous record. Since March 2015, Hilton Displays has hosted 17 drives, collected 3376 units, and saved 1,500 lives.
This vital event aims to support local hospitals and clinics by providing much-needed blood donations to save lives and improve patient outcomes. Blood drives are essential to help ensure a steady supply of blood for emergencies, surgeries, and for individuals suffering from chronic illnesses. Hilton Displays encourages all employees to participate in this life-saving initiative.
The June mobile blood drive was held in the Hilton Displays' parking lot where the Big Red Bus was equipped with comfortable donation areas and staffed by professional healthcare workers to ensure a safe and efficient process. Donors underwent a brief health screening before donating and were provided with refreshments afterward to help replenish their energy.
The Hilton Displays blood drives would not be such a success without the leadership and dedication of Jose Hernandez, Quality Assurance Manager. He coordinates and promotes the events, within the shop and office, and on the day of the drive, he rounds up all the participants for their donation time slot. Jose shared that his interest in being a blood donor began in high school when he was a nurse’s aide and began to organize blood drives at school. “Everyone needs blood, many people can’t donate or are too hesitant. One day, I might need blood, maybe I’ll get some of my blood back.”
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