[Sca-cooks] Fwd: [MR] A Call to Storvik and Atlantia!!!

[Elaine Koogler]

the only problem is that this is a long way away from us, and, with Phillip
having to be up at the crack of dawn to go to work, this is very difficult.  I
am still hoping to find a way to help with the blood drives down here.  But
thanks for the information!

Kiri

Olwen the Odd wrote:

> Baroness Kiri, in response to your missive wondering what you could do, have
> you seen this post?
> Olwen.  Sorry for forwarding stuff to the list Gunthar.
>
> >From: "Maura Pfeifer" <maura_pfeifer at hotmail.com>
>
> >Greetings Storvik and Atlantia,
> >As most of you have probably heard, the blood donation centers in our area
> >are swamped with people wishing to donate blood.  As of 9:00am this
> >morning,
> >lines at the Red Cross center near White Flint Mall (11820 Parklawn Drive,
> >Rockville, MD 301-468-3021) are 2 1/2-3 hours.  Although our hearts are
> >heavy, we have it in our power to help this community.  Can we not bring
> >folding chairs for those waiting?  Can we not bring juggling balls,
> >musicians and story tellers to entertain?  What about water bearers?   Can
> >we not show up in garb to support those in our community by giving of
> >ourselves in the ways we can?   If you intend to give blood yourself, why
> >not do so in true Scadian style?  This is my challenge for you.
> >
> >Earlier this morning I spoke with a woman at the Rockville center and she
> >was absolutely **Thrilled** by this idea.  Their hours today are 8:00am to
> >8:00pm.  Please give of yourselves as you are able.  Even a little bit can
> >make a difference, this is something you CAN do, among all the horrible
> >things we are powerless over.  I will be at the Rockville location myself
> >this afternoon and can be reached on my cell phone at 301-614-8976.
> >
> >
> >Yours in Service,
> >Lady Mor Fhionn
>
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