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Who said April was only about
replenishment fools, taxes, and showers?
Blood Drive
In Honor of This April, make a difference in
Sheldon someone’s life by donating blood for…
(Butch)
Ginsberg A Pint For A Pint
A Pint For A Pint
Sheldon (Butch) Ginsberg, a Denver native and active com
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munity member, was diagnosed two years ago with a blood
disorder called Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). During
this time, Butch has had to undergo weekly/biweekly blood
transfusions to replenish his red blood cell supply. His family
estimates that, in this two year period, he has received over
200 pints of blood. That number continues to climb as these
blood transfusions have become Sheldon’s lifeline.
pint
If his family could personally thank each and every
individual who has so selflessly donated, they would.
Instead, the Ginsberg family, along with Rock Bottom
Restaurant and Brewery, is hosting a monthlong
replenishment drive in Sheldon’s honor.
for Here’s how it works:
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From now until April 30, 2010, schedule an appointment to donate blood.
In Denver, you may donate at any Bonfils location (Group #7076), Appointments can
be made by calling 3033632300. You can also donate at Children's Hospital, or St.
Josephs (no group number needed). To find a list of blood banks outside the metro
Denver area, go to www.aabb.org.
After you have donated (or attempted to donate) please email your name,
date of donation, location of donation, and mailing address to
pint jill.roblyer@comcast.net
You will receive a thank you note along with a coupon for a free “pint” of
handcrafted beer or root beer (or soft drink of choice) at any Rock Bottom
Restaurant and Brewery. For locations, see their website at
www.rockbottombrewery.com.
If you don’t have a Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery in your area,
please accept our sincere gratitude for your generous donation!
Monetary donations can be made to the MDS foundation,
www.mdsfoundation.org, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at
www.lls.org, and the Bonfils Foundation at www.bonfils.org/financial_gifts.