The Central Ohio Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross has named Bellefontaine resident Betty Hunt as the March 2017 Volunteer of the Month.
BETTY HUNT, CENTER
Ms. Hunt received the distinguished departmental award for her outstanding and longtime service as a biomedical volunteer with the Northern Miami Valley Ohio Chapter of the American Red Cross.
The award winner serves as the blood drive coordinator for the Bellefontaine First United Methodist Church, and works as a donor ambassador for several blood drives throughout Logan County.
She has become the county’s “go to” person, and has even expanded the county’s blood collection totals by identifying leads for new blood drives in the territory, account manager Peter Checkie related.
“It’s impossible to calculate the number of lives she has impacted through her volunteer work.”
If you would like to join the Red Cross in honoring Ms. Hunt and her continued dedication to the community, consider hosting a “Sleeves Up” event. No blood mobile or space is needed. Simply create your campaign online at the Northern Miami Valley Ohio Chapter’s Web site, www.redcross.org/nmvo, and send an invitation to friends and family members from around the country to join you in donating blood and saving lives.
”It’s an incredible way to save lives,” said Executive Director Lynne Gump. “Even if you can’t give blood yourself, you can encourage your friends and family.”