News Archives June, 02

Ridgewood Rallies to Help Volunteer Firefighter Who Needs Blood

An emergency blood drive to benefit Brian Gimbert of Ridgewood, who was severely burned in an accident at work, was held on Saturday, May 11 at the Graydon Pool parking lot in Ridgewood. Firefighters, police officers and others from throughout the area showed up to lend support to the 24-year-old volunteer firefighter for Ridgewood and Waldwick. The drive was a great success, with 147 people registering and 123 pints of blood collected. The Ridgewood Fire Department did a fantastic job providing tables, chairs, power, tents, hot dogs and chili for all donors and staff. Fire Chief James Bombace is to be commended for the outstanding job he did coordinating this drive on such short notice in support of one of his own.
Winners of the recent Feng Shui raffle at the blood center were blood donors Joanne Santoro of Mahwah, first prize - a one-hour free consultation with Feng Shui expert Teresa Polanco; Ramona L. Kopacz of East Rutherford, second prize - a Feng Shui journal; and Kathy Murray of Ridgewood, third prize - a Zen Garden CD.
Liz Napoli (left), general manager of Riverside Square Mall, and Marketing Director Brenda Haas pose with Bernie the Blood Drop before the recent blood drive at the mall.
Susan Mysliwiec, director of donor recruitment (left) presents blood donor Joan Feldner with the Mother's Day gift basket she won. The basket included an Este Lauder fragrance, a gift certificate for Waterloo Sue's in Hackensack, a plaque and book for mothers.
Community Blood Services Softball Team - see them in action
CBS Account Manager Paul Zorn (right) presents Betsy Kukorowski of Monroe, New York with the "Fun in Hudson Valley" gift basket she won recently for donating blood during the Monroe/Woodbury Community Association Health and Safety Fair.
CBS gives its heartfelt thanks to Joanne Garzillo of Oradell, NJ on the occasion of her 101st platelet donation at the center. Shown are Susan Mysliwiec, donor recruitment director (left), and Joanne.
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