Kudos: STAR thanks community for successful blood drive

The South Tahoe Association of REALTORS® partnered with Vitalant, previously
United Blood Services, to host a Blood Drive on Monday, June 17. This event was open to the public. Realtors® and members of the community made appointments and dropped in to donate. There was a total of 22 donors, translating into 66 lives that can be saved.

“This is something that really only takes minutes of your time and is free to give. I’m happy to donate each year and glad to know that it will impact someone’s life in a positive way,” said Kili Ongoy, Chair of the Community Involvement Committee.

“We promoted this Blood Drive to all of our members, but also delivered flyers to local businesses in town and promoted the event on social media. We’re thrilled with the response. Many members of the community joined us and gave blood. We
feel this was a big success and plan to offer another event in the fall,” reported Jessica Crase, Chair of STAR’s Young Professionals Network.

- Jana Nelson, 2019 Communications & Public Relations Chair