DONORS COMMEMORATE 9/11 BY GIVING BLOOD IN SPECIAL MEMORIAL DRIVE ON SEPTEMBER 10
DOVER, Del. - Every year, thousands of Americans gather at Ground Zero in New York City to pay tribute to the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Others observe the day with memorials, prayers and moments of silence. But what better way is there to honor the victims of September 11 than by saving the lives of those in need today?
On Friday, September 10, Dover International Speedway is hosting a 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. About 75 donors will be giving a pint of blood at this event, and each pint can save up to three lives.
For Blood Bank of Delmarva President and CEO Robert L. Travis, this event is a reminder of the selfless giving spirit Americans show for others.
"As soon as news hit that our country was under attack nine years ago, blood donors began lining up at our donor centers to give blood. We had hundreds of people waiting for hours to give blood in hopes that it would help save a life," said Travis. "It was remarkable to see such an outpouring of support in the wake of a national disaster. However, the reality is that small emergencies happen every day. This 9/11 blood drive not only commemorates an unforgettable day in our history, but it helps support the ongoing need for blood."
The 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive on September 10 will be held from 9am to 2:30pm in the Rollins Center Ballroom at Dover Downs. To make an appointment to give blood, call Blood Bank of Delmarva at 1-888-8-BLOOD-8 or click HERE. Although appointments are strongly encouraged, walk-in donors are welcome and will be taken as time allows.
About Dover International Speedway
Dover International Speedway is owned by Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: DVD), a leading promoter of motorsports events in the United States. DVD subsidiaries operate four tracks in three states, and present more than 400 motorsports events each year. This includes 14 major, national events which include races sanctioned by NASCAR and NHRA. Dover Motorsports, Inc. also owns and operates Gateway International Raceway near St. Louis, Mo., Memphis Motorsports Park in Memphis, Tenn., and Nashville Superspeedway near Nashville, Tenn. For further information click HERE.
About Blood Bank of Delmarva
Blood Bank of Delmarva is a non-profit, community service program that provides blood for the 17 hospitals in Delaware and on Maryland's Eastern Shore. More than 350 blood donors are needed every day to meet the needs of patients at those hospitals. For more information about the Blood Bank or to request an appointment to give blood, click HERE or call 1 888 8-BLOOD-8.
