by ashley on July 29, 2010
When facing one of the most difficult situations of your life, you might look to a nonprofit organization for help. For example, a person that has just learned he or she has cancer will turn to The American Cancer Society for support. He or she can visit the local ACS office where a volunteer will spend time going over page after page of information. Most people would leave the center scared, anxious, and perhaps more overwhelmed.
When the patient leaves ACS, she will have received a brochure, pamphlet, or paper on every single program they have available. Many times, the pamphlets do not specifically pertain to that type of cancer or describes a service the patient has no use for. However, ACS wants to be sure to extend every possible service, leaving the patient with a lot of paperwork. This may be a little overwhelming. [click to continue…]
by Flash Drive Guru on June 26, 2010
Donate Blood. Save a life. Groups such as the American Red Cross depend on blood donations from the public in order to serve those in need of a blood transfusion. Many people have misconceptions about donating blood. They fear that it will make them sick, increase their chances of getting a disease from the needles used, or take too much time out of their busy schedule. These misconceptions prevent a lot of eligible donors from providing the much needed blood reserve.
Blood donation groups can help eliminate some of these misconceptions by taking the time to inform the public of the safety and ease of donating blood. Information such as their clean, new needle procedure for each donor can erase any fear of spreading diseases. Showing the extensive training that each employee has to undergo in order to draw blood can help inform the public on how safe it is. People are often reassured by other donors’ experiences. Perhaps include pictures of donors relaxed and pain-free while donating. Provide statistics about how much blood is needed compared to how much is donated per year. Include statistics about how many lives are saved and how many could have been saved. [click to continue…]
