“Retailers for Life”
Peace Supports Retail Merchants Association’s Donor Appreciation Day
During the month of April 2008, a partnership between The Retail Merchants (RMA) Association and the Donate Life Partnership (DLP) will be working together to save the lives of those in need of Organ Donations.
Throughout this month they will be working strenuously to bring increased knowledge and awareness to the concept of Organ Donation as well as encourage the masses to assist in saving lives through becoming organ donors themselves. RMA will provide retail locations all throughout Virginia where customers will have to opportunity to further their education about the significance of Organ Donation, not to mention the availability to sign up to become Organ Donors themselves.
The event will come to a peak on Saturday, April 19, 2008, in which the entire region will proclaim, “Retail Merchants Association’s Donor Appreciation Day.” During this day specific localities and stores will be offering sale incentives to encourage everyone to come out and receive education on this dire issue.
Statistics show that a total of four Virginians die each week while waiting for an organ transplant that never comes. By becoming an organ donor one person can save up to seven lives! Come out and become a part of this community wide contribution and educating event.
Delegate Christopher Peace, who is an organ donor states, “I am excited and looking forward to this event. Unfortunately there are not enough people who are educated on the extent their organ donation can go to save many lives.”
During this day specific localities and stores will be offering sale incentives to encourage everyone to come out and get education on this dire issue. Statistics show that a total of four Virginians die each week while waiting for an organ transplant that never comes. By becoming an organ donor one person can save up to seven lives! Come out and become a part of this community wide contribution and educating event.
Anyone considering becoming an organ donor can do so on-line or via email, both of which remain confidential. For additional information about Organ Donation you can access it through the website: www.save7lives.org. If you or your business is interested in participating in this regional wide event you may contact Preston Perrin at 804-662-5504 or pperrin@retailmerchants.com for more information.
