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New Way to Get Your Donors Signed Up
Next month,
blood donors will be
asked to commit to donating again in eight weeks by filling out an
appointment reminder postcard, presented during the donation process.
The card, printed below, is much like what donors may already receive at
their doctor or dentist's office; however, in addition to reminding them
of their next donation, it will also be used by the Blood Bank to
officially book their appointments.
“Scheduling
appointments
right away provides us with a more accurate assessment of how many other
donors are needed to meet the needs of Hawaii's patients on the day of
your blood drive," explained BBH Director of Donor Services Aaron Knapp.
“It is extremely helpful in our efforts to recruit enough donors to meet
the expected usage of Hawaii's hospitals. The new system should also
help our Lifesaver Club members. Since appointments are already
scheduled for regular donors, coordinators can focus on encouraging more
first-time donors to give the gift of life.”
The appointment reminder cards will be mailed to donors two weeks prior
to the appointment date. Filling out the card is at the donor's
discretion. Those who do will still get a reminder call one week and
again one day prior to their appointment date, but the calls and
messages from us trying to schedule an appointment will be eliminated.
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