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COORDINATOR’S QUARTERLY The connection between Coordinators, Donors, Friends & Inova Blood Donor Services

Volume III Issue I | First Quarter

COORDINATOR SPOTLIGHT Ten Year Anniversary Celebrated at Church of the Good Shepherd In June 2001, the Church of tense focus to ensure they have the Good Shepherd in Burke, a good experience, she also inVA hosted its first blood drive jects fun and love into her with Inova Blood Donor Ser- blood drives; often making vices. Lois Lightfoot, has homemade cookies or little gifts for the been the Blood Drive “...she has remained as donors. Coordinator for last 10 Really years and because of her the Blood Drive good efforts 1,173 units of Coordinator for blood blood have been donated 10 years. What a life d r i v e at the 29 blood drives held at the Church of legacy for the people in coordithe Good Shepherd. our community who n a t o r s a r e What a life legacy for the depend on blood “ often people in our community who depend on blood teasingly called “Vampires” and for years Lois has organized an transfusions. A tiny woman with a huge annual Halloween blood drive heart and tons of energy, her where she really dresses the part home showcases her fabulous in her “Vampire” cape. She quilting and lovely garden. always takes a few pictures of She spends a lot but not all of people at her blood drives and her time recruiting blood do- displays them along with the nors. While Lois gives each latest blood drive stats and the possible blood donor her in- announcement of the next

blood drive. Sometimes the picture is of a new to Good Shepherd donor, a young one making a first donation, or a donor sporting one of the donor Halloween T-shirts that are a treasured part of her October blood drives. Lois has helped many people take that first step on the path to being life-long life-savers. At the most recent blood drive ALYX, the automated blood collection (ABC) instrument for double red cells, was introduced to Lois and her donors. Five people donated with the support of ALYX which resulted in 10 units of concentrated red cells; one of the most needed blood components. Ever the “graceful lady”, Lois promptly sent a personal thank-you note and asking if “Alyx” can come to her next drive.

Lois Lightfoot, Coordinator, Church of the Good Shepherd We are so grateful for your dedicated and light hearted service, Lois. Happy 10th Anniversary!

CONTACT US Terri Craddock, Director 571-434-3656 | [email protected] Frances Holley , Asst. Dir., Information Systems 571-434-3606 | [email protected] :: ACCOUNT MANAGERS :: Sandi Bourget , Montgomery/Frederick County/DC 571-221-9994 | [email protected] Robyn Kaplan, Loudoun County 571-220-1227 | [email protected] Wondra Mack, Princes George’s County/DC/So. MD 571-220-1982 | [email protected] Brenda Tingen, Fairfax County 571-220-1229 | [email protected] Bernadette Viland , Fairfax County 571-436-2773 | [email protected]

SAVE-THE-DATE Annual Recognition Dinner May 11 & May 12 Our annual event is an opportunity for Inova Blood Donor Services to show our appreciation for our volunteer coordinators and outstanding donors. The event will be held at the beautiful Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, Virginia. Invitations were sent out on April 11, so if you have not received your invite, please contact your Account Manager with any questions or concerns.

We look forward to hosting a night in your honor.

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The Difference YOU Make “I have given blood most of my adult life. I’m not a megadonor; I probably give blood three times a year. I can’t remember the first time I donated, perhaps it was in college. I’ve never been comfortable giving blood and I’ve been known to faint at the sight of it so I bring a book along to distract me from what’s going on. I give because I can and it’s relatively easy. I’ve probably been a regular donor for about 30 years. At the beginning of this year [2011], my daughter, Maggie (16), was diagnosed with leukemia. So far, she’s needed four transfu-

sions. I always thought my blood was going to a victim of a car accident or some other trauma. I never realized how much blood goes to cancer patients or others with serious illnesses. I will continue to give blood as long as I’m able not just for my daughter (we don’t have the same blood type) but for all those who can benefit from my donation.” - Mary

Sabo Personal note from Robyn Kaplan, Sr. Account Manager, Inova Blood Donor Services: Maggie’s family has

leukemia was a total shock when her mom took her to the doctor after she had a sore throat and low-grade fever for a couple of days. When the strep test came back negative, the doctor decided to test her for mono and she was admitted to Inova Fairfax Children’s Hospital that same day to begin treatment Had Maggie not gotten ill, I am certain she would have donated at her high school blood drive which was scheduled 2 weeks after her diagnosis.

Many of the blood and blood products collected are used by patients undergoing cancer treatment. We all know someone battling cancer. Please be sure you get this important message out to your donors!

We are so thankful for Maggie’s continued treatment which includes blood transfusions when necessary. Thank you all again for your meaningful work with us. - Robyn

been friends of mine since she was an infant. Her diagnosis of

DONOR ELIGIBILITY UPDATES Important Eligibility Updates As you might know, all blood collection agencies in the United States are governed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). However, within these guidelines, collection agencies can choose to require stricter measures. Inova Blood Donor Services has made some significant changes so as to reflect the majority guidelines utilized by most blood collection agencies. Please note these important changes.

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Cancer Basal cell & Squamos cell skin or cervical in-situ are acceptable if excised and healed. Most non-blood cancers—1 year (previously 5 years) wait after completion of treatment with no recurrence, must be symptom-free and released from doctor’s care. Hodgkin’s Disease, Leukemia, Lymphoma (all blood cancers) or Metastatic Melanoma are permanent deferrals.

heart disease other than aspirin and blood pressure medications.

Malarial Area Travel 1 year wait (symptom-free) after return from visiting malarial endemic area or 3 year wait (symptom-free) after having lived in a malaria endemic area.

Antibiotic Therapy No wait after last dose (previously 24 hours) and must be well on the day of donation.

Heart Attack History Donors are eligible to donate 1 year after a heart attack if they have been medically evaluated and treated, without any symptoms such as chest pains, no limitations or restrictions in normal daily activities and not on medications for

The following eligibility requirements have not changed much recently, but are commonly asked questions from donors:

Tattoo/Permanent Make-up No wait when done in a professional setting using sterile, single-

use equipment in a state-regulated facility and the tattoo site has healed properly. 1 year wait when done in D.C., North Dakota, New Mexico and outside the U.S.

Piercings (ear/body) No wait when done in a professional setting with sterile single-use equipment. 1 year wait after accidental needle stick or any other non-sterile skin penetration.

Thank You to Our First Quarter Blood Drive Sponsors 3 Ballston Plaza ADESA - Washington, D.C. Administrative Office of the United States Courts Aerospace Data Facility-East Airline Tariff Publishing Company Albert Einstein High School Alexandria Tech Center American Public University System American Systems Annandale High School Arcola United Methodist Church Arlington Central Library Arlington County Government Center Armed Forces Medical Examiners System Ashburn Library Belmont Country Club Best Buy - Leesburg Beth El Synagogue BioReliance Bishop O'Connell High School Booz Allen Hamilton Briar Woods High School Brooke Grove Retirement Village Burke Presbyterian Church CACI Capital One Services, Inc. Cardinal Bank Centreville High School Centreville Presbyterian Church Chantilly High School Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library Chinn Park Regional Library Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church Church of the Good Shepherd Church of the Nativity College of Southern Maryland - LaPlata Campus Colonial Place Columbia Center Congregation Adat Reyim Congregation Beth El Congregation Beth Emeth Congregation Sha'are Shalom CSC Damascus Lions Club D.C. Jewish Community Center Deltek, Inc. Dickstein Shapiro LLP Dominion Valley Country Club Douglass School Dr. Henry A. Wise High School Edison High School Emmanuel Lutheran Church Everest College - Arlington Everest College - McLean CONTACTUS Everest Institute Fairfax Church of Christ Fairfax Co. Criminal Justice Academy Fairfax Co. Government Center Fairfax High School Fairfax Square Falls Church High School Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation First Baptist Church Manassas First Baptist of Alexandria First Baptist of Woodbridge Food & Drug Administration -White Oak Franconia Baptist Child Development Center Franklin Glen Gators Swim Team Freedom High School (Prince William) Freedom Hill Elementary School Gaithersburg High School GEICO George C. Marshall High School George Mason University Germantown Library

Gold's Gym Good Shepherd Catholic Church Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - Alexandria Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - Reston Grace Brethren Church of Calvert Co., MD Greensboro Corporate Center Greenspring Village Gum Springs Community Center Herndon Masonic Lodge No. 264 Herndon United Methodist Church High Point High School Hitt Contracting HNTB Corporation Holton-Arms School Holy Spirit Catholic Church Howard University Athletics Department HP Enterprise Services Hughes-EXP Hughes-LFF Hylton High School ILH Cornwall Campus Immanuel Presbyterian Church Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Inova Fairfax Hospital Inova Health System Inova Loudoun Hospital Islamic Saudi Academy James Madison High School King of Kings Lutheran Church Kohls St. Charles Towne Center Lee High School Leesburg Christian School Lewinsville Presbyterian Church Lockheed Martin - Research Blvd Loudoun Co. Public Schools Administration Loudoun Government Center Manassas Mall Manassas Park High School Market Square North McLean High School Messiah United Methodist Church Michael Baker Corporation Micron Technology Inc. MOC/MOCA, VFW Post 1503 Montgomery Blair High School Montgomery College Germantown Montgomery General Hospital MWAA at Washington Dulles International Airport NASDAQ OMX National Reconnaissance Office Navy Elementary School Navy Federal Credit Union NCR/Teradata NeuStar, Inc. New Hope Lutheran Church Newport Mill Middle School NOAA/SSMC Northwest Federal Credit Union NRECA NVCC Annandale Campus NVCC Manassas Campus NVCC Medical Education Campus Old Presbyterian Meeting House Our Lady of Good Counsel High School Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church Our Savior's Way Lutheran Church Oxon Hill High School Paint Branch High School Parkdale High School Paul VI Catholic High School Plymouth Haven Baptist Church Pohick Regional Library Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP

Progeny Systems Project Performance Corporation Providence Hospital Purcellville Volunteer Rescue Squad & Purcellville Volunteer Fire Dept. Quest Diagnostics - Nichols Institute Quince Orchard High School Raytheon REHAU Reston Bible Church Reston Runners Reston Town Center Richard Montgomery High School Robinson Secondary School Rockwell Collins Simulation Training Solutions Rust Library Shiloh Baptist Church Sibley Memorial Hospital South County Secondary School South Run RECenter Spencerville Seventh Day Adventist Church Springfield Christian Church SRA International SRA International - Arlington St. Andrew Apostle Catholic Church St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church St. John's Episcopal Church St. Joseph Catholic Church St. Mary of Sorrows St. Matthew's United Methodist Church St. Raphael Catholic Church St. Stephen's United Methodist Church St. Veronica Catholic Church Stafford Market Place Shopping Center (Kimco Realty) Steamfitters Local 602 Steamfitters UA Mechanical Trade School Stellar Management -Enclave Stonewall Jackson High School Sutherland Sydenstricker United Methodist Church TASC Telos Corporation Temple B'nai Shalom Temple Beth Ami Temple Micah The Clark Building The George Washington University - VA Campus The School Without Walls - Washington, D.C. Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology Thomas S Wootton High School Time Warner Cable Town of Leesburg Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax URS USPS Engineering VeriSign Vienna Community Center Vienna Presbyterian Church Virginia Run Community W. T. Woodson High School Waldorf Sport & Health Walter Johnson High School Washington Capitals Washington Wizards Westfield High School Woodbridge High School Woodgrove High School

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