Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Health Ministry
September 2005
THIRD ANNUAL GOOD SHEPHERD BLOOD
DRIVE COMING IN SEPTEMBER!
The Health Ministry invites you to join us on Saturday, September 17, 2005, for interesting conversation, a light snack, and an opportunity to save a life!
Date: September 17, 2005
Time: 9AM to 3 PM
Where: Good Shepherd Fellowship Hall
Look for your opportunity to sign up on the health ministry bulletin board. (Located outside Laura Albanese’s office – please include name & phone #).
What are the major conditions requiring blood products in our community?
|
Cancer |
25% |
|
Heart Disease |
16% |
|
GI Tract Diseases |
16% |
|
Injuries |
12% |
|
Liver & Kidney Disease |
6% |
| Anemia & Hemophilia | 5.1% |
| Obstetric Procedures | 4.3% |
| Bone & Joint Diseases | 3.5% |
| Other Conditions | 12.1% |
One out of every 10 people entering a hospital will need blood. Good Shepherd had a great turnout during the last 2 years – we hope we can surpass the number of units collected at those drives! Please join us on September 17th!
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