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Annual Bank Challenge

 

The Annual Bank Challenge is  held every August, a month of typically low donations and leading into the  Labor Day holiday.  Banks in Nacogdoches County are invited to be a part  of this event creating a friendly competition and resulting in saving hundreds  of lives in the area.  Banks encourage their employees and their families  to donate, as well as, their customers.  Custom T-Shirts are given to all  those attempting to donate and bragging rights go to the bank that collects  the most donations and the bank that collects the most based upon the amount  of employees.  Lynne Booker, Nacogdoches County recruiter, can be  contacted at 560-3054 for more information regarding the annual  event.

Congratulations Huntington Bank
Huntington State Bank had the highest employee participation in the Annual Bank Challenge Blood Drive for 2006.  The bank has consistently won this category each year with the dedication of their employees in helping The Blood Center East Texas maintain the blood supply for area hospitals.  President, Bruce Webb (seated) is shown with employees (from left) Theresa Rea, Will Scott, Julie von Heimburg and Lesley Knight.  Not pictured is the blood drive chair person, Susan Gaskin.  To learn more about becoming a volunteer blood donor call 560-3054.

Congratulations Bancorp South

BancorpSouth  was awarded the Highest Number of Lives Saved Award during the Annual Bank  Challenge Blood Drive for 2006.  Ninety-three patients in area hospitals  benefited from the efforts of BancorpSouth's employees and customers this  year.  The Blood Center East Texas congratulates the bank and presented a  recognition plaque to Stan Sisco, president, (seated) and blood drive chairs  (from left) Rie Gilcrease and Shelley Hanna along with Marketing Director,  Charlotte Gibson Ashcraft.  Not pictured are Jeff Crews, manager of the  Garrison branch and Miriam Duran of the South Street branch. The Blood Center  depends on partnerships with businesses in the  community to meet patient  needs in local hospitals. Call Lynne Booker at 560-3054 to set up a blood  drive for your place of business or to learn more about volunteer blood  donation.