August 12, 2005

Rising to the challenge

The annual blood donor challenge between the MGH and BWH will kick off Aug. 23 and run through Sept. 9. All employee donors will receive a special challenge T-shirt. The ultimate winners will be the MGH and BWH patients who receive much-needed blood products. Below is the schedule of activities and fun treats for all MGH employees who donate blood during the challenge.

• Aug. 23 — Challenge kick-off lunch provided by Milk Street Cafe.
  
• Aug. 24 — Ice cream sundaes.
  
• Aug. 25, 26, 30 and 31 — Massages, from 11 am to 2 pm.
  
• Sept. 1 and 2 — All donors will be entered into a drawing for a Comedy Connection package (admission for four, a $50 gift certificate and reduced parking).
  
• Sept. 6 and 7 — Pizza party.
  
• Sept. 8 — All donors will be entered to win two free passes to Six Flags or a free pass to a wine tasting event.
  
• Sept. 9 — All donors will be entered to win one of two Patriots autographed donor T-shirts.

To make an appointment to donate as a part of the MGH team, call the MGH Blood Donor Center at (617) 726-8177.