Vermont’s biggest blood drive is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year — with a Rutland resident’s story of survival highlighting the need for blood. The Gift-of-Life Marathon Blood Drive (GOLM), which began in 2003, will cover four days — […]
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Sign up for blood drive July 11
Tuesday, July 11 — RUTLAND— Organizers of the Pete Giancola Gift-of-Life Mini Marathon Blood drive are calling on all eligible donors to sign up for the July 11 drive and receive a host of gifts for the effort. Appointments are […]
After devastating injury, Rutland woman urges blood donations
By Steve Costello Saying she owed her life to doctors, nurses, and countless anonymous blood donors, Rutland resident Stefanie Schaffer is giving back, serving as ambassador for the 2019 Gift-of-Life Marathon Blood Drive (GOLM) – and urging blood donations. Speaking […]
Gift-of-Life Marathon invites community to help keep blood supply strong during critical time of need
Dec. 20-22—RUTLAND—A time-honored tradition in Rutland County, the annual Gift-of-Life marathon blood drive returns for three days of collections. This year’s marathon will be held on three consecutive days in December: Wednesday, Dec. 20 at the Castleton University Campus […]
Annual Gift-of-Life Marathon helps keep the blood supply strong
New Community Challenge will award winner with sweet treats (maple creemees!) and bragging rights RUTLAND—Planners of the 2017 Gift-of-Life Marathon blood drive are appealing to the competitive nature of the greater Rutland area with the addition of a Community Challenge […]