Greetings from the blood drive at the North Conway Community Center. The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage and needs your help.
One of our favorite volunteers, Bob Santoro, aka Hurricane Bob, is a frequent blood donor here at the center. Everyone donates for their own reasons, but Santoro’s story is a powerful one that embodies the spirit of community and support for those in need.
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