Meeting Sponsor for Feb. 14, 2011 - Chris Gresens

I’m proud to work at BloodSource, where our mission statement is “Dedicated to providing blood and services to patients in need.”  That dedication underlies everything we do to support 42 area hospitals with a catchment of 5-million people. 

BloodSource’s success derives primarily from our blood donors and employees.  They enable us to meet the needs of our local communities and supplement those of our entire country.  Moreover, since 2000 BloodSource co-workers have devoted tens-of-thousands of hours to improving transfusion medicine in 13 developing countries spanning the globe.

Rotary’s and BloodSource’s relationship has been long, congenial, and mutually beneficial.  Countless Rotarians donate blood, recruit donors, and support our international activities, and many of our employees are Rotarians who strive alongside you to improve our world.  I feel privileged to be part of both BloodSource and Rotary, and look forward to continuing a long, lasting relationship with both of these worthy organizations.