Working For a Cause

In this episode of The Health & Wealth Power Hour, Harlon Pickett welcomes Rebecca Pfardrescher and Carol Menendez from the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. They discuss the importance of blood donations during the holiday season and emphasize that patients in hospitals still require blood transfusions. They highlight the need for blood donations and encourage listeners to take action.

Harlon Pickett has a conversation with Rebecca Pfardrescher and Carol Menendez, representatives from the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. They talk about why blood donations tend to decrease around the holidays even though the need for transfusions remains constant. Rebecca and Carol implore listeners to make time for donating blood this season, explaining how a simple act of giving can save lives.

Keypoints Discussed:

Role of Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center in reaching out to host groups for donations
Examples of successful blood drives at businesses and community events
Marketing strategies for blood drives, including email campaigns and utilizing networks
Use of cosplay to raise awareness and attract donors
Addressing concerns and misconceptions about donating blood
Rejection rate for blood donations and importance of maintaining iron levels
Impact and satisfaction of working in the blood donation industry

Links
Eagle Care Health Solutions - https://eaglecarehealth.com/
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center - https://www.giveblood.org/