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A Message from the CEO................................. 1 LIFELINE Blood Recipients............................... 2 Platelet Program Priority................................. 4 Platelet Donors – In Their Own Words...... 6 Board of Directors.................................................. 8 LIFELINE Blood Services requires approximately 500 donors each week! LIFELINE – By the Numbers................... 10 Last year, patients in West Tennessee hospitals supplied by LIFELINE, required over 25,000 units of blood via volunteer donors. Millions of times each year in the United States, human blood is required to save the lives of people suffering from accidents . and disease. The average adult male has about 12 pints of blood; the average adult female has 9 pints. Your body replaces the blood volume donated within 48 hours. Howevers, it takes up to 8 weeks to replace your red cells. Your body keeps discarding and replenishing blood constantly whether you give blood or not – you can put that ‘spare’ blood to good use and help save lives as you do it! LIFELINE Blood Services Annual Report 2014 A Message from the Chief Executive Officer LIFELINE Blood Services’ I have been blessed in major function is the my career here to work stewardship of the gift with talented staff and from willing donors to gracious donors who patients in need. This are very serious about statement actually their responsibilities for describes the relationship their neighbors who between any local blood may require blood center and the people and blood services. On they serve. However, behalf of all the patients as a “Yankee” I can tell and all of our staff… you it is much easier to complete this mission Thank you, in West Tennessee. Joe Schifano 01 LIFELINE Blood Services Annual Report 2014 Blood Recipient Jill Parks Jordan “I know this for a fact, if Jill had not received the blood, she wouldn’t be here today, and for that, we are eternally grateful.” – BRENT JORDAN losing blood so fast that I could see it pouring off the table where she was lying and onto the floor,” Brent remembered. The doctors strongly advised her to have a D and C. “But I didn’t want a D and C, I really wanted this baby,” Jill said. “While she was trying to hold on to life for that baby, her life was literally slipping away,” Brent said. Finally, Jill agreed to the procedure. She received more blood and remembers that she began to feel much better. “I didn’t know right away how bad I felt, until I began to feel better after my blood transfusions.” Jill shared. But the Jordan’s story doesn’t just have one happy ending, it has two. Not only did Jill survive and completely recover, but she and Brent became parents. “Our faith in God has taught us that when one door closes, He will open another one,” explains Brent. “Our new door was the door of adoption. Through the support of our family, friends and our church, our adoption process only took a remarkable three months,” he added. The first thing Jill and Brent Jordan wanted to do after they married was to start a family of their own. Having a child together was extremely important to them and they were looking forward to the joyous times to be spent raising a little one. Unfortunately, they had problems conceiving a child. Fertility specialists were consulted and after two long years, Jill finally became pregnant. But just 27 weeks into her pregnancy, she lost the baby. Giving up on having a baby was just too hard to accept for the Jordans, although it seemed like the choice they would have to make. Then, one year later, Jill was pregnant again, and she and Brent were elated. Jill began to have some serious issues that caused severe bleeding during this pregnancy. She was so sick that she was rushed to the Emergency Room. Her hemorrhaging intensified, and she was given a blood transfusion. “She was 02 The Jordans explain how they now can look back and see that even through such tragedy of miscarriages, infertility, and emergency surgery, triumph came with their beautiful adopted son, Tucker. Because blood was available to help save Jill’s life, she can be a mom to a happy, healthy, “allboy,” 4 year-old, Tucker. Brent sums up his perspective on the importance of blood donations like this, “I know this for a fact, if Jill had not received the blood, she wouldn’t be here today, and for that, we are eternally grateful.” LIFELINE Blood Services Annual Report 2014 Blood Recipient Ronnie Wilbanks “It is a powerful thing to know that because someone we had never even met, had given blood days prior to Ronnie’s surgery, blood was there when he needed it.” – JANET WILBANKS When he had a massive heart attack in 1993, Ronnie Wilbanks was a healthy, active 35 year old, raising a young family. Immediately following his heart attack, he spent two months in the hospital and endured a long, hard recovery with lung complications and suffered his first stroke. But, fortunately, he was able to return to work with no major problems and resumed enjoying life. In 2001, Ronnie got sick with pneumonia and when the doctors saw his test results, they diagnosed him with Ischemic cardio myopathy (erratic heart beat due to enlarged heart). He was transferred to Vanderbilt for a heart transplant. Doctors were able to prescribe medications and managed this condition for several years. In 2012, when Ronnie’s health began to decline – he lost weight, felt very sick, and could not figure out what was going on this time. It was his heart. He was worse and in severe congestive heart failure. It didn’t take doctors long to confirm that he was a candidate for a heart transplant. Soon after being placed on the list for a new heart, Ronnie got even worse. In May 2013, he had to have a Left Ventricle Assist Device (LVAD) implanted in his heart. His heart wasn’t working properly; it was functioning at less than 10%. This device helped pump the blood throughout his body; it helped lessen the congestive heart failure symptoms. Immediately following this surgery, Ronnie began intense cardio rehabilitation to get him strong enough for his heart transplant. However, this recovery time was long and rough on Ronnie and he suffered three strokes. His aortic valve was not functioning properly; clots kept forming which caused strokes. Due to this complication, Ronnie was moved up on the transplant list. Ronnie remembers it was a turbulent time. “I wasn’t sure I was going to make it through the LVAD surgery and rehab, much less a heart transplant.” His wife, Janet, recalls his desperate condition, “He was fading away; we knew that a transplant was his only hope.” Things took a turn for the better on September 5, 2013, when the Wilbanks got the call that a heart was available for Ronnie. Both Ronnie and Janet remember that day was filled with so many emotions but they managed to get to the hospital. Ronnie was on the road to a new life with a new heart. After a successful transplant, and rehabilitation, Ronnie has continued to keep up his activity level and healthy lifestyle. Closing in on the second anniversary of his new heart, Ronnie says he feels great, “If I felt any better, I would be someone else.” Ronnie received multiple blood transfusions during both his LVAD and heart transplant surgeries. “Until the time of our experiences, I was a sporadic blood donor,” said Janet. “I would give blood whenever I saw the bloodmobile in my area, but I wasn’t really committed to giving blood on a regular basis. But, this journey has made me realize that when someone you love needs blood, it has to be there. Now, I am a regular blood donor and give whenever I am eligible,” she continued. The Wilbanks are extremely grateful to God, doctors, the donor of the heart and the blood donors who helped save Ronnie’s life. “It is a powerful thing to know that because someone we had never even met, had given blood days prior to Ronnie’s surgery, blood was there when he needed it,” Janet said. “Because of their unselfishness, I still have my husband, my Miracle Man,” she added. Both Ronnie and Janet say that they have seen God’s hand in all the details and circumstances since the beginning of this journey. “God has more work he wants me to do, that’s why I am still here,” said Ronnie. Part of that work includes talking to others about how their generosity can have a monumental impact on the lives of patients in desperate need. He and Janet feel compelled to share their story so that patients can have hope, and those who are healthy can be encouraged to support organ and blood donation. 03 LIFELINE Blood Services Annual Report 2014 Platelet Program Priority Summer 2015 LIFELINE is encouraging West Tennesseans to learn more about the need for platelets and how they can become a platelet donor. As the provider of blood and blood products for 16 West Tennessee hospitals, LIFELINE Blood Services collects blood each year to meet patient needs. In addition to red cell donations (the most commonly used blood products) other blood components are also in great demand, like platelets, for instance. According to officials at LIFELINE Blood Services, the availability of platelet products in West Tennessee is a key aspect of optimum healthcare. “We are currently trying to increase the number of platelet products to meet the demands of patients in our area hospitals,” said Joe Schifano, Chief Executive Officer, LIFELINE Blood Services. “In the past five years, the need for platelets has been approximately 160 platelet products per month. However, in the last sixth months that number has increased to almost 200 platelet products per month,” Schifano added. LIFELINE is encouraging West Tennesseans to learn more about the need for platelets and how they can become a platelet donor. Platelets are the part of our blood that helps control bleeding. Platelets can help patients with cancer or an immune system that has been compromised by chemotherapy or radiation treatments. People who have experienced severe trauma such as an auto accident or those who have undergone organ transplant, coronary bypass or those with blood disorders also may benefit from platelet transfusion therapy. Platelet donations may be given through a process called Apheresis (which means to separate from the whole). During this process, blood is separated into components. The platelets are collected and the other 04 parts of the blood are returned to the donor, along with some saline. The body will replenish the donated platelets within a few days. This allows a donor to give platelets every seven days, but no more than 24 times a year. With just a five day storage life, platelet donations are delivered to patients in need very soon after the donation process. To increase awareness of the need for platelets and to recruit more donors, LIFELINE Blood Services hosted a Platelet Awareness Day earlier this summer. Events included radio interviews with staff and current donors explaining the need for platelet products in West Tennessee and the specifics of the platelet donation process on WNWS/101.5, “The 2HL and PTD.” A reception honoring current platelet donors was held as the day marked this year’s “kick-off” to highlight renewed emphasis on LIFELINE’s platelet recruitment program in West Tennessee. The qualifications for becoming a platelet donor are: be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in general good health, be off Aspirin or any medication containing aspirin for at least two full days, and wait 14 full days after having taken Plavix or Ticlid before donating. You must also have an adequate platelet count (which is determined by taking a blood sample.) If you are interested in becoming a platelet donor or would like to know more, please visit LIFELINE Blood Services during blood donor hours: Mondays and Fridays from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-6 p.m. or call 731-427-4431, ext. 130 or 800-924-6572, ext. 130. LIFELINE Blood Services Annual Report 2014 Platelet Program Priority Summer 2015 05 LIFELINE Blood Services Annual Report 2014 LIFELINE’S Platelet Donors In Their Own Words I give blood because it helps people who are in need of platelets due to medical reasons. I enjoy giving and feel blessed to be able to do so. People with high platelet counts should give it (platelet donation) a try because it is so rewarding. Visiting with the staff while giving is also rewarding. LIFELINE Blood Services is the only place I would ever consider giving my blood, platelets or plasma. No one ever needs to worry about the facilities or services they provide. Mary Lou Climer I consider it an honor and a blessing that I am able to give something like platelets to others who need it. It is something that no amount of money can buy or manufacture. I also appreciate the apheresis staff who make the donation experience enjoyable. Chrissy Vandiver Everyone I know who donates platelets on a regular basis feels that it is a calling… something we are almost destined to do – a way of life. If something happens to interrupt our regular donation schedule, we are totally ‘bummed out.’ Many people cannot donate for one reason or another, which makes our ability to do so a privilege. It’s my hope that I will be able to continue donating platelets all my life. Bob Flynn 06 LIFELINE Blood Services Annual Report 2014 LIFELINE’S Platelet Donors In Their Own Words All blood product donations are important and useful. But, the reason I now give platelets as opposed to whole blood is because the donor pool for platelets is much smaller. The reason the pool is smaller is because a platelet donation takes much more time than a regular blood donation. A blood donation takes an average of 20 minutes. Whereas, a platelet donation can take up to an hour and a half depending on the donors platelet count. Therefore, I would like to encourage anyone who has a flexible schedule that would allow them to take some extra time every few weeks to consider being a platelet donor. Annie Richardson Everyone has a responsibility to be involved in something outside their own comforts in life. I am involved in many things but I consider giving platelets a privilege and also a responsibility. God has blessed me in so many ways in my lifetime and continues to do so. Giving platelets is a small way I can thank Him for the opportunity to help someone in need. I would encourage anyone who has the blessing of life to donate platelets so that others might continue to receive those same blessings. Freddie Garrett I began giving platelets many years ago because my grandmother and my father needed them. Therefore, I know personally how much our donations mean to the patients receiving them. Donating platelets gives me a good feeling because I know that I have done something worthwhile for others. The people at LIFELINE have become like family to me. Chip Coughlin 07 LIFELINE Blood Services Annual Report 2014 LIFELINE Blood Services Board of Directors Bobby Arnold Dan Donaldson Mark Hayes Jamie Jenkins, Ph.D. Jackson, TN Martin, TN Dyersburg, TN Somerville, TN Joseph Schifano, CEO Camille Searcy, Ph.D. Jackson, TN 08 Jackson, TN Jeff Sims, M.D. Jackson, TN LIFELINE Blood Services Annual Report 2014 LIFELINE Blood Services Board of Directors Esther Milam Michelle Prince Bobby Rawson Jim Rickman Jackson, TN Jackson, TN Alamo, TN Selmer, TN Bill Sipes Jason Smith Edwin E. Wallis, Jr. Jackson, TN Paris, TN Jackson, TN 09 LIFELINE Blood Services Annual Report 2014 LIFELINE Blood Services By the Numbers REVENUES 2014 2013 $6,836,350 $7,061,570 Blood and Blood Components Other Revenue 341,933 428,477 7,178,283 7,490,047 1,744,635 2,372,156 209,975 1,996,115 1,962,119 2,368,008 220,306 2,097,966 702,523 820,475 7,025,404 152,879 7,468,874 21,173 EXPENSES Blood Collection & Distribution Laboratory Services Quality Assurance Management and General Development and Community Relations CHANGE IN NET ASSETS 10