Dateline: 05-23-2006

USS Nokomis 5th Annual CONvergence Blood Drive

Since Robert Heinlein organized his first drive at MidAmericon in 1976, blood drives have been a staple at many big cons. In keeping with this grand tradition, the USS Nokomis is once again proud to host a CONvergence blood drive on Saturday, July 8th from noon to 5:00. Remember these handy pointers:

• You can save THREE lives with your donation
• It only takes about an hour
• Almost everyone can donate blood, even if they stayed up late partying on Friday night

The Red Cross needs to see some pre-scheduled donations before they can send the bus (yes, this is a new rule, made because some blood drives say they'll have donors and don't deliver!!). We need to schedule 45 donors to make our goal, so please email Mary at pucelmm@usa.redcross.org to schedule your appointment.

Please remember: you have the ability to be a hero and save lives by doing something very simple. Go boldly to the bus and roll up your sleeve!!