This #GivingTuesday, support The Heather McNamara Leadership and Blood Donation Advocacy Scholarship
This #GivingTuesday and season of generosity, we would like to ask for your support in donating to our generous hero, Heather McNamara. Heather was a true champion for collecting blood donations and believed in the power of donating. In her memory, we ask you to consider a gift to her named scholarship, which awards $2,500 annually to students leading lifesaving blood drives.
The Heather McNamara Leadership and Blood Donation Advocacy Scholarship
The Heather McNamara Leadership and Blood Donation Advocacy Scholarship recognizes excellence and outstanding community service to New York Blood Center (NYBC). Heather McNamara was a longtime friend of NYBC and a tireless advocate for blood donations. She often attended NYBC events and spoke with local media to share her story as a blood recipient who relied on transfusions throughout her courageous battle with cancer. This scholarship honors Heather’s memory by recognizing individuals who have shown exceptional leadership and dedication to saving lives by promoting the importance of blood donation, through personal advocacy and organizing impactful community service initiatives. These efforts can take on a variety of forms, including but not limited to: Establishing a legacy blood donor campaign; Organizing multiple community or academic blood drives; Raising awareness about the need for blood donations through marketing or promotional activities; Recruiting and partnering with other leaders and organizations to support blood donation.
You can also honor Heather and schedule your next blood donation to help continue her mission of saving and changing lives.