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FM99 listeners “Drained Their Veins” at the 37^th Annual Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeve Blood Drive

July 19 – July 20, 2024

FM99 WNOR (owned by Saga Communications, Inc. in the Norfolk/Virginia Beach market) teamed up with the Coastal Virginia Chapter of the American Red Cross again this year for FM99’s 37^th Annual Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeve Blood Drive. The 3-day event brought in 590 units of blood, which exceeded the Red Cross’ goal! Held each July when blood supplies are typically low, FM99 listeners “drained their veins,” potentially saving over 1,770 lives with the units collected.

Marketing Director, Sonja Morrell: “FM99 thanks our listeners and sponsors for their life-saving donations at this year’s blood drive. Year after year, they come out to donate in record numbers, which makes this one of the largest blood drives in the region. We are already excited for the 38^th Annual Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeve Blood Drive next July!”

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Contact: Mike Beck, Operations Manager 757-366-9900

   Sonja Morrell, Marketing Director 757-366-9900

870 Greenbrier Circle Suite 399, Chesapeake, VA 23320