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5k Run/Walk
Saturday, June 14, 2008
World Blood Donor Day

Druid Hill Park
Baltimore, MD

Race starts at 8:00am

Entry Fees
$25 by June 13
$30 day of race
$15 with 10 blood donor pledges

Printable Registration & Pledge Form

Register Online

Registration/Packet Pick-Up
American Red Cross Blood Services, 4700 Mt Hope Drive, Baltimore MD 21215. Friday June 13th from 10:00am-2:00pm.

Course
The race will begin at the Atrium pavillion in Druid Hill Park and meander towards the zoo. The course will then loop around the lake and end back at the pavillion.

Directions/Parking
From 1-83 (Jones Falls Expressway): Take Exit 7 for 28th St./Druid Park Lake Drive. Follow Druid Park Lake Drive and make a right turn onto Swan Drive. There is FREE parking throughout the park. Signs will direct you to the Atrium pavillion, the race start. (The Atrium pavillion is located near Safety City.)

Amenities
Pre-registered participants will receive an
"Out for Blood" t-shirt (shirts and sizes not guaranteed for race day registration).

Participants with 20 or more blood donor pledges will also receive an "Out for Blood" sport water bottle. Participants with 50 or more pledges will receive an "Out for Blood" technical performance tee and be eligible for the grand prize. The participant with the most blood donor pledges will receive the grand prize, courtesy of University of Maryland Medical Center: 4 Diamond Seat Sponsorship Game Tickets (directly behind home plate), and on-field batting practice visit (same game) to either a Red Sox or a Yankees game during the upcoming season.

Water will be provided at pre and post-race and on the race course, splits at mile marks. Music and entertainment pre and post race, refreshments and food post race.

Thank You to Our Race Sponsors!

Gold Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors: LaFarge, OmniSource Marketing, Pro Staff, University of Maryland Medical Center

Bronze Sponsors: Abacus Corporation, Allogram Inc., Black & Decker, Colliers Pinkard, J.G. Martin Co. Inc.,
L.J. Brossoit & Sons Inc., Sports Tix Unlimited, Xpose Fitness

The Washington Chiefs donate at the Fairfax Donor Center

The Chiefs are a semipro football team and non-profit organization that specializes in youth and community services in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

100.7 The Bay Wins American Red Cross "Blood Bowl"!

Hunt Valley, MD - April 25, 2008:

Baltimore radio station, 100.7 The Bay was awarded the prestigious “Blood Bowl” award on Friday, April 25 in a special presentation at the radio station. Medical Director for the American Red Cross Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Region, Dr. Lisa McLaughlin, presented the award to 100.7 The Bay Chief Operating Officer Jeff Laird and recognized the station’s outstanding service to the community on air with Morning Show hosts Chris Emry and Michael Filippelli. The station collected 231 units of blood at a winter blood drive at the Town Mall of Westminster in January. The blood drive was hosted and promoted by the station as part of the GC&P ­­­­

“100.7 The Bay has demonstrated a true commitment to the community. This blood drive is just one of many that the station holds each year, and everyone is really motivated to make sure each blood drive is a success.” says Dr. Lisa McLaughlin, Medical Director for the GC&P Region. “The winter months can be a particularly challenging time to collect enough blood to meet the demand of local patients, and 100.7 The Bay has helped us reach the community time and time again during critical shortages. I know how important blood is to patient health, and without the support of dedicated community partners like 100.7 The Bay, we simply would not be able to meet the needs of patients and hospitals in this area.” The Battle of the Broadcasts is an annual competition that invites local media to donate air time and advertising space to promote a community blood drive. The station that collects the most units of blood wins the “Blood Bowl” and special recognition at the American Red Cross GC&P Region’s Annual Meeting.

Because of the success of this year’s Winter Battle of the Broadcasts, the GC&P Region is adding a Summer Battle to be held from August 1-31, 2008. Interested media outlets may call 1-800-787-9282, ext. 4925 for information on how to schedule a blood drive. The need for blood is ongoing, and the coming summer months can often bring acute blood shortages. To schedule a donation appointment, please call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543). As a token of appreciation, all participants will receive a special gift form the American Red Cross. The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give Blood.™

WHO CAN GIVE BLOOD?
Donors must:
-Be in generally good health;
-Be at least 17 years of age, or, in the state of Maryland only, 16 years of age with parental consent
-Weigh no less than 110 pounds;
-Have NOT received a tattoo within the past year;
-Have NOT donated whole blood within the past 56 days.