Kevin Wardlaw, like many people, found giving blood intimidating. He was unsure of what it would feel like or even how to give. But when Kevin’s fraternity, Omega Psi Phi, sponsored a blood drive with the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas, he knew he had to roll up his sleeve and “man up.” Now,… Continue reading
Posted on January 30, 2012 at 1:25 pmSickle Cell Anemia is the most common hereditary blood disorder. Although it is not unique to African Americans, in the U.S it is most frequently diagnosed in the African American patient population. It occurs in African Americans at a rate of approximately 1 in every 500 births. The severe form of Sickle Cell Anemia is… Continue reading
It all goes back to our mission: to be the steward of a community resource; life saving blood. Here is a recent story that has touched the CBCC community, reminding us about our mission and the impact of our donors! To say that Isabella, Ib, and her family are an inspiration is an understatement. Diagnosed… Continue reading
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 2:28 pmThe Community Blood Center of the Carolinas (CBCC) has hired Miranda Cole as a Sponsorship Developer. In her role, she will manage relationships with businesses, high schools, colleges and the faith-based community in parts of Lincoln, Catawba and Cleveland counties to help increase blood donations through sponsored blood drives. Previously, Cole was a sponsorship development… Continue reading
Posted on January 22, 2012 at 1:36 pmDonating blood is a simple act that directly impacts your community. There is no synthetic substitute for human blood, so it’s important for healthy individuals to regularly take part in blood donation. Need help getting motivated to roll up your sleeves? Here are some interesting facts: One pint of blood can save up to three… Continue reading
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 2:30 pmThe Community Blood Center of the Carolinas (CBCC) is teaming up with The Helping Hands of Baxter Village to host a community blood drive in honor of two young residents who are undergoing treatment for cancer. The blood drive will take place on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 from 9:00AM-3:00PM at the Village Hall in Baxter… Continue reading
Posted on January 16, 2012 at 1:38 pmJanuary 16, 2012 will mark the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday. This milestone is a perfect opportunity for Americans to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service. The MLK Day of Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to social problems, and moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a… Continue reading
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 1:43 pmHats off to our recent ‘Checkers Survivors of the Month’ – Jeff Wyman for December and Joe Clipston for January. Through our partnership with the Charlotte Checkers for this monthly recognition, we choose a ‘survivor’ or one of our donors who goes above and beyond to support CBCC. The honoree gets tickets, an opportunity to… Continue reading
Posted on January 9, 2012 at 2:27 pmLisa Holden has joined the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas (CBCC) as Developer for the south and southwest areas of Charlotte. She will be responsible for managing relationships with businesses, high schools, colleges and the faith-based community to help increase blood donations through sponsored blood drives. Holden brings more than 22 years of… Continue reading
Posted on January 5, 2012 at 1:45 pmMany thanks to CaroMont Health – Gaston Memorial Hospital, our December Sponsor of the Month, for going above and beyond in helping us collect blood last month. They put on a last-minute drive for us in December because of the low supply of blood and our need to meet the demands of our local hospitals… Continue reading