Sixth Annual Bengals/hoxworth Community Blood Drive

The final tally was a record-breaking 728 donors for yesterday's sixth annual Bengals/Hoxworth Community Blood Drive, presented by Champion Windows and Patio Rooms. The site was Paul Brown Stadium. "For the third year in a row, Bengals fans and blood donors have set a new record for the largest blood drive in Greater Cincinnati," said Michael Anderson, spokesperson for the Hoxworth Blood Center. "This event continues to grow, and is of immense benefit to the community. We thank Coach Marvin Lewis, player spokesman Caleb Miller and the entire Bengals organization for their continued support." Yesterday's total passed by 200 the prior Greater Cincinnati record of 528 donors set at last year's Bengals/Hoxworth drive. Also at this year's event, 140 persons signed up for the national bone marrow registry, including Coach Lewis, Coach Ricky Hunley and HB Rudi Johnson. "Every blood donor is a hero, because we all know there is no substitute for this resource, and no other way to obtain it,"� said Lewis. "We congratulate everyone who stepped up, and we urge others to consider making a donation in the near future."� Persons who missed yesterday's event are encouraged to contact the Hoxworth at 513-451-0910 to schedule an appointment to donate at any of several area locations.

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