The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas (CBCC) wrapped up its “Pints for Pencils” campaign by donating more than 6,000 school supplies to schools around the region.

For every pint of blood donated in August and September, CBCC made a contribution in school supplies. Counties received school supplies based on the number of units collected in that county during those two months.

“A thousand thanks to our amazing blood donors, organizations, businesses and schools for being instrumental in the collection of life-saving blood and for making ‘Pints for Pencils’ a huge success,” said Martin Grable, president and CEO of CBCC. “We are grateful to those who helped meet the needs of local patients and contributed to the education of future blood donors.”

The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas is committed to supporting students – who make up over 20 percent of its donor base – through initiatives such as “Pints for Pencils” and through scholarship and grant programs. Since 2009, CBCC has awarded more than $172,750 in scholarships and grants to local students and schools. For more information, contact Kim Jones at 704-972-4727 or at KLJones@cbcc.us.

About Community Blood Center of the Carolinas

The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas (CBCC) is a non-profit community-based blood center and the primary blood supplier to 27 regional hospitals, serving 19 North Carolina and three South Carolina counties. CBCC focuses exclusively on gathering red blood cells, platelets and plasma from volunteer donors to save local lives here in the Carolinas. Every drop stays here, saving local lives. CBCC is a member of America’s Blood Centers, North America’s largest network of community-based, independent blood centers providing more than 50% of the nation’s blood supply.

For more information on hosting a blood drive or donating blood in your area, visit www.cbcc.us or call 704-972-4700.

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