I've mentioned several times on this blog how fortunate our employees are to work for an organization that gives them time off to volunteer and give back to the community. Like much volunteer work, the benefits of our efforts go to those we often times don't really know, and sometimes never even meet. Other times, giving back strikes much closer to home.
Pinnacol hosts several blood drives every year at our location through Bonfils Blood Center. About a year ago one of our employees experienced a heart attack while at work. Pinnacol has AED's (Automated External Defibrillators) on-site and a quick response from internal staff and Denver paramedics allowed this employee to survive so that she could reach the emergency room. That's only the start of her story.
Please meet Wendy Wilbanks, one of our underwriters. Wendy has graciously agreed to share her story in the hope of getting people to understand the importance of giving blood. For the 600 plus employees at Pinnacol who are thrilled to have Wendy with us every day, giving blood has taken on a whole new level of meaning. Joining Wendy is her husband David, who is also an underwriter with us.
Thank you Wendy for being so upfront and open about your experience. For the rest of us, if you are interested in making this type of important donation you can find a time and location near you through this link: https://www.bonfils.org/index.cfm/donate-blood/
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