2011 Blood Drive

We just had out annual Halloween Blood Drive through the Red Cross. To give you a little history about why we got started doing the Blood Drive, Kris Youd, Realtor at Coldwell Banker First Realtors and chair of the event, shares with you: “The Realtors Annual Blood Drive started the year Hurricane Katrina hit. We felt pretty removed from the disaster here in Walla Walla, but felt that the blood drive was something we could do to help. Our first one was the day before Halloween, and was so much fun we decided to do it every year on October 31! The blood bus parks in the Coldwell Banker parking lot, and soon we have a parade of donors, some in costume, and some not! We have a yearly goal of 39 pints, which is as many donors as the blood bus can accommodate in one day! This is one more way we as realtors can make a difference!”

“If you have ever been in a situation where a loved one is in need of blood, then you already understand the importance of such a precious gift. It is the one single thing in life that there is NO SUBSTITUTE for.  One single pint of blood can save up to 3 lives. That alone is why I am involved with the Blood Drive every Halloween at our office. It is a way to reach out to the community and say thanks. It gives individuals a chance to give in a comfortable atmosphere, amongst friends. Thanks to everyone who gave the gift of life!”

Cheryl Husted, Coldwell Banker Broker & Blood Drive Co-Chair