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Community Partners Appreciation Events

Bonfils rang in 2012 honoring nearly 700 blood donors who reached 10 gallons or more in 2011, as well as financial contributors, community partners, marrow donors, Bonfils ambassadors, gold level blood-drive host organizations and volunteers.  Five awards were given at the reception to members of the Bonfils community who went above and beyond to support the blood center’s mission to save and enhance lives in 2011. 

Every June, Bonfils honors our southern Colorado partners and community members that contribute to our success. More than 500 of Bonfils' five-gallon and above blood donors and supporters were honored for their lifesaving work.

Drive for Life

October 4, 2011 marked the 14th year of Drive for Life, which is presented annually by Bonfils Blood Center and the Denver Broncos and is generously sponsored by 9News, FM Sportsradio 104.3 The FAN and The Denver Post. Nearly 1,500 fans rolled up their sleeves to give blood and save lives at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

Because Life Happens

On April 27, Bonfils Blood Center Foundation hosted nearly 200 guests at the Denver Botanic Gardens at the 4th annual Because Life Happens Fundraising Breakfast. The breakfast helped raise nearly $80,000 to support the blood center’s programs and services.

High Gallon Donor Celebrations

Five lifelong donors reached milestones in 2011 - four of whom achieved 60-gallons and one donor commemorated his 65-gallon donation. Steve Medina became the first donor in Bonfils history to reach the 50-gallon milestone by exclusively giving whole blood. Golden, Colo. resident Denny Dalpez,  Bruce Trautmann and Colorado native Larry Cloos also celebrated their 60-gallon milestones in high spirits.  Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant and veteran blood donor Bill Burnham became Bonfils' fourth donor to reach the 65-gallon landmark.  

    

                                                     

      

Community Lifelines

Blood recipient Dallas Armstrong got the chance to meet and personally thank more than 60 of her 365 blood donors at a special event on Nov. 2, 2011. The event featured remarks from Bonfils President and CEO Tom Puckett as well as Exempla Good Samaritan Medical Center CEO Dave Hamm.

                                                      

                                                      

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