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When do you re-solicit? When is the right time to solicit a gift from a current donor? Do you send a letter once a year and hope for a gift? That’s one strategy. Some nonprofits believe it is a good one. Their logic: “we don’t want our donors to feel we’re always asking for a gift.” Here’s our guidance: begin the solicitation process when you say “thank you.” You want to create awareness, provide opportunities for engagement, report on your progress, and encourage donors to make additional gifts. Touch your donors with three solicitations throughout the year: two should occur before your year-end solicitation. Each donor should hear from you throughout the year, regardless of the size of their gift. Tailor your communication to meet their method of giving. Here are 11 suggestions for your consideration. 1. When you receive a gift, send a thank you note and receipt within 48 hours. 2. Take a moment to create a connection: depending on the size of the gift and the location of the donor follow up with a visit, phone call or personal email. 3. Keep your donors informed. Send a progress report on the organization, your campaign and impact. Include photos and
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quotes. Share upcoming events and dates. Keep it short – make every word count. Send via U.S. mail or email. You can also post to social media, but don’t let that take the place of personalized communication. 4. Extend an invitation to visit your facilities and see your programs in action. Invite donors by phone, or with an electronic or print invitation. Again, keep it personal. 5. Encourage donors to become involved. Share information about one-time or ongoing volunteer opportunities. Be as personal as you can, inviting people to volunteer for programs or activities you believe are a match with their interests. 6. When you have events, take the time to send an invitation. Pick up the phone for an extra personal touch for long term supporters (regardless of gift size) and major donors. 7. Send another progress report. Consider highlighting a specific program. Include a solicitation. Don’t worry – you are not “over asking.” People cannot give if you don’t give them an opportunity to support your work. 8. If you haven’t yet made a
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Scholar of the Week
By Janeal Downs
With dreams of being a nurse filling her head since she was a child, Toni Boyd will do anything to make her dreams come true. Not only does she like to help people, but Toni specifically likes to work with children. “I have a passion for working with young people,” Toni wrote in an essay. “I volunteered at an elementary school to help children learn how to read.” One day she hopes to help children even more while serving as a pediatrician.
Toni Boyd
of Petersburg High School GPA: 3.6 College of Interest: Christopher Newport University Major Community Service: Work at a nursing home Strong Interests: Pediatrics, art Favorite Activity: Playing with her sisters, working, knitting, writing
Other than working with children, Toni has a strong interest in art. In her spare time she knits scarves, hats, blankets, and other items. She is even able to combine her love of art and children by drawing pictures and also writing children’s books and poems. Currently, Toni is already a licensed Certified Nurse Aide which she said has been one of her proudest personal accomplishments.
percent of her class at Petersburg High School, Toni also participates in extracurricular activities. For example, she has been a member of Future Business Leaders of America, is the president of the National Honor Society, the vice president of the Health Occupations Students of America, and was the president of the National Technology Honor Society. Toni said being a part of these organizations helps her become a better leader and gain better communication skills. “Also being a part of these clubs lets me help other people and helps me become a better person,” Toni said.
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After graduating, Toni plans to continue her education by enrolling in John Tyler Community College while also completing a class she is currently enrolled in to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Afterwards, Toni plans to transfer to a four year college where she will major in nursing with a concentration in Pediatrics. Her top choice for her four year college is Christopher Newport University in Newport News. While she maintains her grades and spot within the top 10
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Along with her extracurricular activities, she also gets to help others by volunteering at a nursing school. She said she has a strong interest in breast cancer, because her great grandmother was diagnosed with the disease when she was in her 50s. “It means a lot to me to be able to support the association,” Toni said. “My goal is to learn more about it and be able to help more people.”
Toni said her mother influences her to succeed the most in life, because despite any obstacles she encountered she kept moving forward. Toni plans to do the same in her future. She said knowing that all of her hard work will pay off in the end is what makes her happy. “I do not plan to give up no matter how hard the path may be,” Toni said. “Despite all the obstacles that I have gone through and I may encounter, I don’t intend to stop.”
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By Dr. T
What do we tell Our Children? From the dirt roads of Soweto, South Africa to the Woolworth lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, and the streets of Ferguson, Missouri, young people have led the charge against racial injustice and political oppression. They have been leaders in the movement towards social justice, and demonstrated a steadfast resistance to the status quo throughout history. These young warriors continue to remind us all of how important engagement in the political process is, and how urgent the need is to strategize, build coalitions, and continue to educate the public about the shortcomings we have as a nation regarding the platitudes and pronouncements of freedom, justice and equality for all that we espouse.
The continuing narrative of lives lost too soon, often with little provocation, at the hands of overzealous, illprepared and racially-biased police officers, have brought from the margins to the center serious contemporary discourse and debate regarding black and brown people at grave risk of harm and death upon encountering these law enforcement officers sworn to protect and serve their communities as public servants. The pattern and practice within many police departments throughout the nation have exposed a deeply flawed and historically racist system. This is certainly not a new phenomenon; however, the proliferation and availability of social media, cellphone video and universal exposure within nanoseconds has brought a dysfunctional and fundamentally unjust and unequal criminal justice system from the dark into the light.
Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, Ph.D. The Struggle Continues, as we arrive at the first anniversary of the shooting death of Michael Brown Founder and Artistic Director There are numerous ongoing investigations into police by a Ferguson police officer, last August. We are once The Conciliation Project and shootings and assaults on unarmed citizens just within the again reminded of the continuous assault, killing and past 12 months since the death of Mike Brown, particularly Associate Professor unjustifiable homicides that have been visited upon black and brown people. Over the past year---since the Virginia Commonwealth University black and brown bodies on our streets and in our death of Eric Garner on a sidewalk in Staten Island, NY, DrT@Margins2theCenter.com communities from coast to coast. Since the horrific where police officers used an illegal chokehold causing www.theconciliationproject.org shooting of Michael Brown on that August day in Garner to be, publicly, asphyxiated on videotape in broad 2014, in the center of the Black community in which daylight, there have been far too many cases of police he lived, many people have finally begun to recognize brutality and abuse of power brought to light nationwide. other senseless and unexplainable deaths as a pattern of unjust and unequal Far too many unsolved shootings, at the hands of law enforcement officers, treatment under the law and within the criminal justice system. make it impossible to list all the victims here. The violent deaths of these citizens at the hands of, or within the custody of, law enforcement is at the TanyaFree.com/ center of the #BlackLivesMatter movement; once again led by the energy Urban Views Weekly Poll and initiative of young social justice activists. Americans are more likely to say they actively try to avoid including soda or pop in their diet than 14 other foods, including sugar and fat according to a recent poll. At least six in 10 U.S. adults say they are trying to steer clear of these drinks -- regardless of whether they are diet or regular.
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As a young girl traveling with my family from the north to the south in 1961, I wanted to go to an amusement park that I saw from the highway. My mother informed me that WE were not allowed to go to that particular park. When I asked why not, she responded, “Because people with dark skin, like ours, are not allowed to go there.” I shouted out “That’s not fair!” to which my mother responded, “You’re right! It’s NOT!” In the struggle for equality and justice for ALL, we need to speak Truth to Power, and then we need to support our young warriors in The Struggle with everything we have. THEY have the courage and ability to climb that flagpole and bring down that flag, and WE have to pay for their legal defense. If we do not ACTIVELY engage in the struggle, what do we tell our children? Up Next Week: What the War on Planned Parenthood is really about.
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personal call, have someone from your organization call to share information and provide an update.
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9. Send a “state of the organization” report. Written by the executive director, this is an annual review sharing the strengths, challenges and opportunities facing the organization. Go ahead, include a solicitation.
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10. In early November, send out your year-end solicitation.
Charlotte, NC - According to a news release from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), tickets are now on sale for the 2015 annual football championship game; hosted at the Durham County Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 14 at 2:00 p.m. in Durham, N.C.
11. Start the cycle again with thank you. Think of this: 30% of this year’s donors may not give again next year. Can you afford that? Thank you begins and ends the solicitation cycle for a nonprofit. Copyright 2015– Mel and Pearl Shaw Mel and Pearl Shaw position nonprofits, colleges and universities for fundraising success. For help with your fundraising, visit www.saadandshaw.com or call (901) 522-8727.
Love, Lust & Flirts
by Glenn Proctor
Love, Lust & Flirts is the second book of Glenn Proctor’s Finding Dust Trilogy. Proctor is the retired executive editor of the Richmond Times-Dispatch. A career and business coach, he operates a coaching and training firm in Charlotte, North Carolina. This work is the author’s perspective on the many joys and pitfalls of love and relationships. The poems were created to inspire true love and longevity, generate necessary skepticism and laugh out loud moments.
Fans can now purchase advanced tickets at special early bird pricing at TheCIAA.com. Advanced early bird pricing for reserved seating is $30 and $25 for general admissions. Children six and under are free. Tickets are available for pick-up at the CIAA conference office, located in Charlotte, N.C., or at the Durham County Memorial Stadium on game day. Each year, the top two football teams in the CIAA battle on the gridiron for the championship title. In 2014, the Virginia State Trojans and the Winston-Salem State Rams faced off in the highly-anticipated championship game with the Trojans securing the title in a 21-17 victory over the Rams. The upcoming CIAA football season promises to be another exciting journey with three CIAA schools scheduled to play in ESPN3’s 2015 NCAA Division II Football Game of the Week package. The two games featuring CIAA members’ schools will be: Winston-Salem State vs. Tuskegee on September 19 and Fayetteville State vs. Virginia State on September 26. “This is an exciting time for CIAA football. We are honored to have three of our teams playing on ESPN3’s NCAA Division II Football schedule this year,” says Jacqie McWilliams, CIAA Commissioner. “This opportunity shines a light on our student-athletes, our member schools and the CIAA conference. All of our coaches and student-athletes work tirelessly on and off the field, and it feels great when they receive an opportunity to showcase Sew-In those efforts on a national Weave platform such as ESPN3.”
The first book of the trilogy KICKING BOTTLES, NEWS & DUST - was released last year. The last of the trilogy - CHANGE Robots Driving Covered Wagons - will be published December 2015. Proctor is also writing separate manuscripts about motivation and resilience and relationships. The poetry books and an e-book are available at amazon.com.
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43 Missing Mexican Many blame th Janeal Downs is a rising senior at Virginia Commonwealth University from Norfolk, Virginia. She is pursuing a dual degree in Journalism and Spanish. She reports on her experiences during a 30 day international studies assignment in Mexico. Janeal Downs While police brutality against African Americans is certainly not a new topic, United States streets have been ringing with the shouts of slogans such as “black lives matter” and “hands up, don’t shoot.” There have been protests, rallies, dieins, road blocks and more with people fighting against discrimination and police brutality. With people of color being shot for wearing hoodies, or stopped for minor traffic violations, this fight continues to be ongoing. This fight has been ongoing physically, verbally and, even, on social media. Although other countries have shown support of the “Black Lives Matter” campaign in the past, many can relate to the issue of police brutality. While shouts of discrimination cloud the U.S., across the states of Mexico are also slogans against the government and police force. This September will mark a year since Mexican citizens have been fighting for justice and 6
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answers about 43 missing college students. Late last September, students from Raúl Isidro Burgos Rural Teachers’ College of Ayotzinapa were on their way to a national protest when they were attacked by police officers and others who are believed to be gang members. Their families say they were going to protest against discrimination in hiring practices against rural teachers. A drug cartel, Guerreros Unidos, and the Mexican Army are who they say killed and kidnapped the students. Involved in the attack is the wife of Iguala Mayor Jose Abaraca, Maria de los Angeles Pineda Villa, who sent members of a drug cartel after the students. While government officials say she was involved, they insist that the army was not. However, relatives and friends of the missing students do not believe the government’s account and continue to fight for the truth. So far, only the DNA of one of the 43 missing students has been found. “We cannot say definitely what happened because many people only have speculations,” Francisco Álvarez, professor at Universidad Internacional in Cuernavaca, Mexico, said. “I don’t know about the police in the United States; I only know what I see on the TV and hear on the radio, but I think that violence is violence,” Álvarez said when asked how Mexico’s issues with law enforcement compare to the U.S. In their fight for justice, during a national tour of the United States, members of Caravana 43 have compared the two countries during speeches and protests. On their website, www. caravana43.com, it is stated that Caravana 43 is made up of three caravans of family, friends and classmates who
traveled to over 40 U.S. cities. Their trip around the country is to speak on their missing loved ones and to educate citizens on U.S. foreign policy, such as the 2007 Merida Initiative, and how it contributes to socioeconomic issues and violence in Mexico. One of the group’s stops included Richmond where they spoke at Virginia Commonwealth University and held rallies in the city in early April. Felipe De La Cruz Sandoval, the father of Angel Neri de la Cruz, a student who escaped the attacks, was one person to speak to students, faculty and staff. He began by referring to the 1968 Tlatelolco Massacre in Mexico City where many students and civilians were murdered by the police and the military. “They said that’s when the era of Mexican democracy began, but we say that’s
n College Students: he government when they killed it,” Sandoval said. Sandoval also spoke out against the Merida Initiative which was brought together by the U.S. and Mexico. According to the U.S. Department of State, the Merida Initiative was created “to fight organized crime and associated violence while furthering respect for human rights and the rule of the law…the two countries’ efforts have built confidence that is transforming the bilateral relationships.” Sandoval does not agree and that the former Mexican president, Felipe Calderón, created a façade of the war on drugs and used the money for guns and organized crime to terrorize protestors. This organized crime, he said, is created on the municipal and state levels in order to carry out kidnappings, killings and extortions. He
clarified the difference between drug trafficking and organized crime saying the drug traffickers were not meant to hurt the community but to sell drugs to those who want them. “In Mexico, democracy does not exist. The government is killing the youth,” Sandoval said. “They are afraid of the youth that’s organized because people that are educated will be free.” Another speaker was Clemente Rodriquez Moreno, the father of Christian Alfonso Rodriguez Telumbre, one of the missing students. “Personally, it’s been very difficult, as the days pass where I have not slept and as the days pass with this very tragic uncertainty thinking about my son and his friends,” Moreno said. “Are they beating them up? Are they giving them enough to eat?” Moreno said they know the municipal police participated, the federal police participated and that the army had knowledge of what was going on. One way he encouraged people in the U.S. to help was by creating petitions and writing letters to the White House against the Merida Initiative. Instead, he recommends that this money be used in places such as Guerrero where there is a lack of many things such as education. “I’m going to fulfill his dreams,” Moreno said in reference to his son. “I don’t know how long, but we will find him, we will find the 43. We want them back alive.” The third family member to speak was Anayeli Guerrero de la Cruz, the sister of Jhosivani Guerrero de la Cruz who is another of the missing 43. “The number one demand that we have is for those 43 students to be brought back or presented to us alive, for justice, and for those who are guilty and responsible for this to receive punishment,” La Cruz said. With a desire for her brother to come back and fulfill his dreams, along with
By Janeal Downs the other students, she said they will not stop fighting for the students and for the truth. Although, almost a year has passed, Mexicans continue to fight and protest for the Missing 43. Eugenia Munoz, Spanish professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, took a group of VCU students on a study abroad trip to Cuernavaca, Mexico this summer. On excursions to Mexico City, Munoz and the students saw active protests for the “Missing 43” along with armed police there for monitoring. Munoz, who is from Colombia said that in Latin American countries, especially in dictatorships, there have been more than one instance where students were killed. “In Latin America, the students (especially in the 70’s) had many protests in the universities,” Munoz said. In relation to the “Missing 43,” she also stated there are many obscure versions of what happened and why the students were killed. Mexican resident Everado Avila Rocha said one conspiracy theory is in relation to the belief that they were believed “enemies” of the political party, The Party of Democratic Revolution or PRD. With recent elections, the mayor’s wife could have thought the students were against PRD and therefore hired criminals to kill the students. With all of the speculations, Munoz said news outlets, especially in the United States, have more reason to focus on the negative aspects of Mexico and Latin America. There are many similarities between the countries, both negative and positive. “Of course there are bad people in Mexico, in Colombia and in every country,” Munoz said. “But it is good to be optimistic, because there are more good people than bad ones.” Photos by Janeal Downs www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com
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HIGH ENERGY AFTER SCHOOL SNACKS AND DINNER TIPS FOR YOUR FAMILY FROM MARTIN’S With back to school quickly approaching, MARTIN’S Food Markets nutritionists are offering tips for high energy after school snacks and fresh and easy dinner solutions for families with children on the go. For both kids and adults, the length of time between lunch and dinner is too long, leading to hunger, fatigue and overeating. Small, nutritious snacks can keep your energy levels high throughout the day. Whether after school or at your desk in the late afternoon, enjoy a balanced snack made up of protein, carbohydrates, fiber and some good fats. Here are some high energy snack ideas from MARTIN’S nutritionists: •
A mini whole wheat bagel with a slice of low-fat cheese
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6 ounces low-fat yogurt and 1 cup fresh strawberries
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2 slices of turkey and a thick slice of tomato on 1 slice of whole wheat bread
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Trail mix made with whole grain cereal, raisins, almonds, sunflower seeds and mini pretzels
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Over 50?
Supersize Your Retirement Savings If you’re over age 50 and not sure whether you’re going to be able to retire, it’s time to focus, get advice and build a realistic plan. You’re not alone. The U.S. Government Accountability Office recently reported that most households approaching retirement have low savings, adding that nearly half of households led by individuals or couples aged 55 and older have no retirement savings accounts at all. The first step is to define where you really stand financially. Consider speaking with a qualified financial and tax advisor to define your present financial circumstances. Such a conversation should take into account your household income, tax situation, debt and retirement assets in any form. Reviewing these factors can help shape your decisions about supersizing your retirement plan for maximum safe returns. While a customized plan is generally the best way to approach shortfalls, here are some general approaches. Take time to reevaluate your budget (http:// www.practicalmoneyskills.com/budgeting). To accelerate retirement saving and investing, you need to find the money first. Non-mortgage debt is a major retirement savings obstacle. Better budgeting can help you find the money to pay off debt quicker. Adjust your spending across the board so you can accomplish this while adding more money to savings over time. Know that you’re going to need to accelerate your savings. Estimates vary, but generally, after age 50, it’s best to direct at least 10 percent of your gross income in savings and investments to cover living expenses when you stop working. If you are employed, review your contribution and income limits for the most popular self-directed and taxadvantaged retirement savings vehicles. Those include:
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401(k), 403(b) and most 457 plans, which will have a maximum annual contribution limit of $18,000 in 2015
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Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) – both Traditional and Roth
– which will have maximum “catchup” contribution limits of $6,500 (the regular $5,500 limit plus $1,000 for taxpayers aged 50 or over by yearend 2015) If after all this effort you’re still not able to find enough money to put away, consider making a greater effort on the income side. Many individuals boost their savings through a second job or freelancing from home. Consult qualified financial and tax professionals to make sure you’re handling this extra income correctly from a tax perspective and putting it in investments that make sense for you. Downsizing to a smaller home or an apartment in a lower cost-of-living destination, or deciding to move in with friends or family at minimal costs, may also provide additional savings for retirement. But first, consider what you might get for your home. If you are able to sell a primary residence at a significant profit over your purchase price – above $250,000 for a single taxpayer and above $500,000 for married taxpayers filing jointly –speak to a tax professional about ways to avert a significant tax liability. Finally, put proper financial safety nets in place. Make sure you have an emergency fund (http://www.practicalmoneyskills. com/emergencycalc) set up so you won’t be forced to dip into savings to cover unexpected expenses. And don’t forget insurance – having the right amount of property and casualty, health and disability insurance can protect your retirement nest egg from significant risk. Bottom line: Building a retirement fund after age 50 is challenging, but not impossible. Get solid tax and financial advice, start downsizing immediately and don’t forget critical financial safety nets. Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa’s financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ PracticalMoney. www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com
Virginia Department of Health Offers Free Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings through Select Bon Secours Richmond Facilities
Every Woman’s Life Program provides access to screenings for eligible, uninsured women It’s no secret that early detection of cancers, particularly women’s cancers such as breast and cervical, can reduce death rates, improve treatment options and greatly increase survival outcomes. Bon Secours Richmond Health System is proud to be a provider site for a unique program called the Every Woman’s Life Program, offered by the Virginia Department of Health. This public health program helps uninsured and underinsured women, who meet eligibility criteria, to receive access to free breast and cervical cancer screening services, longterm care and payment of these medical services. This program is available to those who fall under the criteria below: •
Women ages 50-64 years who need to be screened for breast or cervical cancer and are eligible for the Every Woman’s Life Program
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Seven different clinics located at six Bon Secours facilities currently serve as clinic sites for these free breast and cervical screenings, including mammograms. As an administrative provider, Bon Secours also provides case management to each woman, between the ages of 40-64, ensuring that she gets the follow-up care as determined by screening results. In addition to the free screenings and follow up, the administrative provider gives appropriate health education to each woman. Every Woman’s Life-specific clinics are open at St. Mary’s Hospital in Henrico; St. Francis Medical Center and Watkins Centre in Midlothian; Richmond Community Hospital in Richmond; Memorial Regional Medical Center in Hanover; and Laburnum Diagnostic Imaging Center in Richmond. Women, between ages 40-64, who think they may be eligible should call (804) 359-WELL to secure qualification for the program. Women ages 18-39 with a documented breast or cervical problem may be seen, but are advised to call (804) 359-WELL prior to a planned clinic visit to ensure they secure qualifications.
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MARTIN’S nutritionists recommend planning your meals to take the stress out of getting dinner on the table on time. While it may take a little time in the beginning, it’s really a time saver in the end. Plan out meals for the week before you go grocery shopping. Check out the weekly circular and plan your list by taking advantage of bonus buys. MARTIN’S nutritionists recommend: •
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Blood Donors are needed to prevent a summer shortage The American Red Cross urges blood donors to give in the final weeks of summer to help prevent a blood shortage.
8/26/2015: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.,
Blood donations often decline in August as final summer vacations are planned and back-to-school activities ramp up. On average, during the summer months, about two fewer donors give blood at each Red Cross blood drive than what is needed.
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 800 S. Cathedral Place - Richmond
Donations are needed now to help ensure blood is available for patients in need. Donors with types AB, O negative, B negative and A negative blood are especially encouraged to donate. Plasma from type AB donors can be transfused to patients of any blood type, as can type O negative blood. Type B negative and A negative blood can be transfused to Rh-positive or negative patients. These are the most in demand blood types and are in constant need.
Upcoming Richmond-area blood donation opportunities: 8/18/2015: 9 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., Johnston Willis Hospital, 1447 Johnston Willis Dr - Richmond
8/18/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Richmond RSMO Cary Street, 420 East Cary St - Richmond
8/25/2015: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., First Baptist Church,
VCU Globe, 830 W. Grace Street Richmond
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