Quatto’s 90-Day Challenge, Day 88, 11/27/09
A-Mays-ing
A lot of people go to Loscon, the Los Angeles Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention, in costume. Some go as their favorite superhero, some as their favorite Star Wars or Lord of the Rings character. Some even go as their favorite anime character. Me? I’m going as pitchman Billy Mays. This is because I’m promoting our “Now How Much Would You Bleed Blood Drive?” Today, I had a lot of fun with exaggerated hand gestures and yelling the following:
“Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. More than 38,000 blood donations are needed every day by people who are injured or sick. How much would you bleed to help your community? But wait! The demand for blood transfusions is growing faster than donations, and less than 38% of the population is eligible to donate! Now how much would you bleed? But wait! If you give at Loscon, you will receive all the homemade cookies and juice you can eat and drink. And while supplies last, you will receive a free Red Cross T-shirt. And that’s not all! You will be entered to win a $25.00 gift card, a $50.00 gift card or a free membership to next year’s Loscon! Now how much would you bleed? People drive for miles for an opportunity to donate like this, but you can give right here at the hotel between panels. So what are you waiting for? ACT NOW!”
Tomorrow is the big day. Our goal is 42 donations. Our best every was 52, so I’m confident we’ll hit and pass it. This time of year is when the American Red Cross is in the most need of blood. So please consider giving during the holiday season.
ACT NOW!
Dennis Cherry
