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

[Paul Lewis]

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

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> On Aug 15, 2022, at 9:44 AM, tampa President via NFBF-Tampa <nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> Good morning everyone,
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>> 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.
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>> 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.
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>> 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.
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>> 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?
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>> 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.
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>> 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.
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>> Looking forward to hearing from everyone soon.
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>> 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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