Bakersfield Blitz Partner with Houchin Blood Bank
May 16, 2007 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Bakersfield Blitz News Release
BAKERSFIELD, CA - The Bakersfield Blitz are proud to announce that the organization has teamed up with Houchin Blood Bank to raise awareness for the need for blood donations in Bakersfield and Kern County.
"We are enthusiastic about our new relationship with the Bakersfield Blitz," said Houchin Blood Bank CEO Greg Gallion. "Partnering with organizations like the Blitz and their fans will help us meet and sustain the blood requirements for Kern County."
The Blitz has pledged to get 1,600 new donors to sign up to donate blood in 2007. Fans will be invited by the players, coaches, Blitz Girlz and Blitz staff members to sign up at each home game this season. Once the goal of 1,600 sign-ups is reached, all fans in attendance will be treated to free ice cream. In addition, Blitz fans who donate blood during the week of June 24 - June 30 will receive a free ticket to game on Saturday, June 30th. Donors also eligible to enter into a drawing to win an opportunity to be name "Honorary Team Captain" on game night and the chance to win a "signed jersey" from all the Blitz players.
"We're very excited about our new partnership," said Blitz President/General Manager Andrew Watkins. "Houchin Blood Bank has done an amazing job to date and we look forward to helping them continue doing great work."
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