19 October 2018
Staff at Blacktown City Council have been crowned Australia’s top
blood donors, winning this year’s Red Cross Councils’ Blood Challenge by making 268 donations in just 12 weeks helping to save 804 lives.
Blacktown City Mayor Stephen Bali MP said coming first in the 2018 Australian Red Cross Blood Service’s Red25 Councils’ Blood Challenge was an achievement to be very proud off.
“Congratulations to everyone who took the time to donate blood, platelets and plasma to this important cause. It’s a demonstration of Council staff’s selfless commitment to helping the community.” Mayor Bali said.
“Last year we had a total of 87 donations and this year we saw a dramatic increase of more than 200% in donations bringing our total to 268.
“The result is amazing considering our goal was to reach 100 donations within the 12 week period.
“Blacktown City Council also topped the list of new donors with 59 community members and Council staff rolling up their sleeves to give blood for the first time.
“This is a magnificent effort by all who were involved in this wonderful project. Some of our staff made multiple donations,” Mayor Bali said.
Blood Service spokesperson Ronny Maroun thanked all the donors who took part in the Challenge.
“We’d like to thank Blacktown City Council staff for their commitment to saving lives, their support is critical to meeting the need for blood donations in Blacktown,” he said.
To celebrate the achievement, Red Cross mascot, Billy the Blood Drop will visit Blacktown City Council’s Rooty Hill Depot.
Media are welcome to attend the Red 25 Blood Challenge Thank You event. The event will include the distribution of certificates to staff and presentation of the Winning Team verse Team Challenge award.
Details:Time: 7 am – 8 am
Formalities: 7 am
Date: Wednesday 24 October 2018
Location: Rooty Hill Works Depot (outside the mechanics workshop) Station Street, Rooty Hill NSW 2766
Formalities: 7 am
Date: Wednesday 24 October 2018
Location: Rooty Hill Works Depot (outside the mechanics workshop) Station Street, Rooty Hill NSW 2766
A council staff member plays a role in helping to save 804 lives during the Red 25 Blood Challenge.
Billy the blood drop will make an appearance at the Red 25 Blood Challenge Thank You event.
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