Sen. Kevin Parker, fourth from left, poses with medical personnel through the fifth Annual Edward Swire Memorial Blood Drive at Vanderveer Park United Methodist Church, on Sept.23.
Photograph courtesy Workplace of Sen. Kevin Parker
State Senator Kevin Parker hosted the fifth Annual Edward Swire Memorial Blood Drive in partnership with Sons of a King Lodge #123 on Saturday, Sept.23. The occasion, held at Vanderveer Park United Methodist Church, was a powerful success, bringing the group collectively to help an important trigger and save numerous lives, in accordance with a launch.
“We’re honored to have organized such a significant occasion in reminiscence of Edward Swire,” mentioned Senator Kevin Parker. “The blood drive’s success is a testomony to the unimaginable dedication of group members who perceive the significance of giving again. Collectively, we now have made a distinction and saved lives,” mentioned the Chairman of the Senate Power and Telecommunications Committee and a member of a number of different Senate committees together with Finance, Guidelines, Banks, Web and Know-how, and Funds and Income.
The fifth Annual Edward Swire Memorial Blood Drive noticed an awesome response from residents, with a record-breaking variety of 38 members, leading to 40 life-saving donations. Mark Alexander, Worship Grasp from Sons of a King Lodge #123, expressed his appreciation for the group’s help. “It’s by the sweat and tears of the members of any group that hold it going,” mentioned Alexander. “The blood donated at our fifth Annual Edward Swire memorial blood drive will assist so many individuals which are in dire want. This is among the highest types of charity.”
The occasion introduced collectively people from all life who acknowledged the significance of blood donations and understood their potential to avoid wasting lives. Because of their mixed efforts, the occasion surpassed earlier years by way of the quantity of blood donated to the group’s blood provide.