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BE&K Building Group-Charlotte Participates in Keep Pounding Blood Drive

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on

BE&K Building Group’s Charlotte Office recently participated in the 10th annual Keep Pounding Blood Drive at Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte. The blood drive, which benefitted more than 27 area hospitals, was hosted by the Carolina Panthers, Carolinas HealthCare System and Community Blood Center of the Carolinas.

BE&K Building Group participants: Jane Boland, Mike Baumbach, Candace Watson, Tina McAdams, Teresa Darnell and Harold Brewer. Not Pictured: Jeff Thompson

Event organizers noted that one pint of blood can impact up to three patients. Special recognition goes to BE&K Building Group Executive Vice President Mike Baumbach. To date, Baumbach has donated a total of 28 units of blood — or 3.5 gallons!

“The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas serves an essential role in helping fill the critical need for life-saving blood by local patients, such as those at Levine Children’s Hospital. The team is proud to support this important effort,” said Riley Fields, the Carolina Panthers director of community relations. “Panthers fans have a strong history of supporting the team’s community outreach efforts, and this is a wonderful opportunity for fans to help give the gift of life.”

For every pint of blood collected, the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas is making a financial contribution to the Keep Pounding Fund to support cancer research efforts at Carolinas Medical Center.