[Fabs] Fwd: [NFBF-Tampa] Fwd: [NFBF-Leaders] Two opportunities at our October convention Please read, consider and reply to me directly

Tue Aug 16 00:06:17 UTC 2022

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From: Paul Lewis via NFBF-Tampa <nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org>
Date: Mon, Aug 15, 2022, 9:58 AM
Subject: Re: [NFBF-Tampa] Fwd: [NFBF-Leaders] Two opportunities at our
October convention Please read, consider and reply to me directly
To: NFB of Florida Tampa Chapter List <nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Paul Lewis <lewpil1952 at gmail.com>

As an FYI, I am offering the following information which some of you may
already be cognizant of. There may be some misconceptions held by certain
groups within our community and society as a whole as to who is actually
able to donate blood and who would not be able to. There are some members
of the senior community who have reached a certain age who may feel they
are no longer eligible to donate as well as certain people with certain
chronic conditions like diabetes, either type one or type two, Who would no
longer be considered able to donate as well. There are other people with
other certain chronic medical conditions also may not see themselves as
eligible to donate. I might suggest that providing a list of certain
conditions that would not make a person a eligible candidate to donate
provide as people who may have a specific infection even if it is temporary
or a short term. I would also suggest if this has not been considered as
well to figure out timing involved for how long it will take for each
person who chooses to donate the time required to make the donation and how
many donating stations will be available on the bus. These thoughts have
already been considered and analyzed, please accept my apologies but again
this is just a FYI suggestion as being proactive and heads up in
preparation for this excellent service to be offered at our convention.
Regards, Paul Lewis

Sent from my iPhone

On Aug 15, 2022, at 9:44 AM, tampa President via NFBF-Tampa <
nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org> wrote:

Good morning everyone,

This is an email that will need a reply, but “not” to this list. Please
reply to me directly if you are a yes or likely. No need to respond if
you’re not able to participate in either of the below activity
opportunities. There is not a wrong answer here, your decision is truly
yours.

The Big Red Bus from the One Blood Donation Center will be on hand at our
upcoming NFB of Florida State Convention in Jacksonville on Saturday,
October 8th. The mobile blood donation unit and all it’s friendly and
highly qualified  medical staff will be in the parking lot of the South
Bank Hotel between  the hours of 10 AM and 4 PM.

I have been asked by the organizers at One Blood to survey those coming to
Convention, to determine if there is enough interest in donating to make
their visit worthwhile.

I personally haven’t given blood in several years, but will absolutely be
on the bus at some point on Saturday to give the gift of life. Will you
join me?

If you are willing and able to  donate a unit of blood, please send me a
note, either by text or email to my personal email address or cell phone.
We want to keep everyone’s information off of the Affiliates email list, so
please do not reply to this email directly.

Another announcement connected to our Convention is that the good people
from the Jacksonville Speech and Hearing Center will be setting up near our
Exhibit Hall in the hotel. They will also have their mobile unit, “The
Hearing Bus”, outside near the Blood Mobile. They will be offering free
hearing screenings. The hearing screenings will be available on Saturday,
October 8th from noon to 6 PM, (the same hours as our Exhibit Hall). Just
like with the blood donation opportunity, your willingness to participate
is completely yours. If you would be interested in receiving a free
screening, please email or text me. I’d like to give the managers a the
Hearing Center an idea of the level of interest we have. I’m told by many
that I personally need to get my hearing checked, those who know me
 probably understand why.

Looking forward to hearing from everyone soon.

Respectfully,

Russ Davis,

Exhibit Hall Coordinator, 2022 NFB of Florida State Convention

NBoard Member, National Federation of the Blind of Florida

Mobile: 904-993-8433

Email: russell at radiorusty.com
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