The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas (CBCC) recently teamed up with the International We Love U Foundation to host a community blood drive as part of the “33rd Mother’s Love to the World Worldwide Blood Drive.”

“This partnership is very meaningful because not only are we saving local lives, but we are part of a global initiative to increase blood donations,” said Martin Grable, president and CEO of the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas. “The need for blood knows no boundaries, so we commend the International We Love U Foundation for their commitment to blood donation and to helping save lives here locally and in each community they serve worldwide.”

Members of The International We Love U Foundation are carrying out this blood drive campaign in more than 150 countries and 2,200 locations throughout the world throughout the month of July. The blood drive in Charlotte collected 23 units of blood.

“The members in various countries of the world will become one minded and agreed to give life with the heart of a mother who loves her family” said Zahng Gil-jah the Chairwomen of the International We Love U Foundation. “Every volunteer activity has great meaning, but blood donation is much more joyful and worthwhile because we can save lives directly.”

About the We Love U Foundation

The International We Love U Foundation is working with the world to help and save mankind whom are suffering from the lack of blood. They have actively participated in clean world movements, and donation of water pumps to countries whom cannot drink clean water. More information is available online at http://eng.weloveu.or.kr/intro/welcome01.asp.

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 21 regional hospitals, serving 16 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 – every drop of blood collected remains here to help people in the Carolinas. 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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