COMMUNITY CHALLENGE
Blood donors can feel confident that their donations will help hospital patients who need them, no matter where those patients may be. However, we wanted to ensure that our blood drives could also have an immediate and direct impact in the communities where they are held. Therefore, we created the “Community CHAllenge.” We viewed it as another way to spread the word about the importance of blood donation, but also as an opportunity to bring attention to very worthy organizations that can use support as they strive to carry out their own missions.
In conjunction with a blood drive, our family pledges to make a monetary
donation to one or two designated organizations in honor of that drive. The amount of the
donation is based on the number of units of blood collected at the drive. And if we surpass the previous year’s collection total at that
blood drive location, we double our donations to the organizations!
Our first Community CHAllenges were held in conjunction with our October blood drives, and Lankenau Medical Center was the recipient of those contributions. But in 2013, when we held our second blood drive in Radnor Township, we had the opportunity to assist the Radnor ABC House…and the “CHAllenge” has grown from there!
We are very proud to have supported the
following organizations. We encourage you to learn more about them!
Unite for HER (April 2022)
Enriching the health and well-being of those diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancers – for life – by funding and delivering integrative therapies.
Our very last blood drive took place at The Shipley School, where we had the opportunity to pay tribute to another very special woman. Jackie Myers Simms was not only our dear friend and a supporter of our blood drives, but she was also the mother of one of our daughter’s Shipley classmates, and she was a longtime, tireless supporter of Shipley’s volunteer activities. For every unit of blood collected at this drive, we made a donation to this organization, which had been important to Jackie.
Unite for HER
127 East Chestnut Street, First Floor
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 883-1177
https://uniteforher.org
Cancer Research and Care (October 2021)
As we prepare to move on to new endeavors after 13 years and 35 blood drives, we wanted to recognize all those who are working tirelessly to fight the disease that has affected so many families like ours. Carol received countless transfusions while undergoing treatment for cancer. We hope that, thanks to the incredible efforts of scientists and medical professionals, there will soon come a time when this disease will no longer represent one of the most common reasons for an individual to require a transfusion. Therefore, for every unit of blood collected at this drive, donations will be made to the following institutions for cancer care and research:
Cancer Center Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
P.O. Box 781352
Philadelphia, PA 19178-1352
https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/cancer-center
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
P.O. Box 849168
Boston, MA 02284-9168
https://www.dana-farber.org
“10 for 10” Community CHAllenge (May 2021)
In honor of our 10th annual blood drive in Radnor Township, we selected 10 local organizations as beneficiaries of our Community CHAllenge. Please click here to view our “10 for 10” Community CHAllenge booklet and learn more about the work these groups do and how you can support their efforts. To go directly to the websites of the organizations themselves, click on the links below.
Radnor Fire Company/Radnor Ambulance Francisvale Home for Smaller Animals
Wayne Food Pantry Women’s Resource Center
Wayne Senior Center Bryn Mawr Fire Company
Peter’s Place Radnor High School Scholarship Fund
Radnor A Better Chance (Radnor ABC) DMAX Foundation
Delaware County Interfaith Food Assistance Network (DIFAN) (October 2020)
Fighting hunger, feeding hope, and nourishing communities throughout Delaware County.
Delaware County Interfaith Food Assistance Network (DIFAN)
Donations may be made through Family & Community Service of Delaware County (please specify that donation is for the Emergency Food Program)
600 N. Olive Street
Media, PA 19063
(610) 566-7540
https://www.fcsdc.org/emergency-food-programs/
Live Like Blaine Foundation (June 2020)
Working to inspire and empower young women to become leaders through fitness and athletics.
Live Like Blaine Foundation
Two Bala Plaza, Suite 401
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 664-6111
http://www.livelikeblaine.org
Wayne Food Pantry (June 2020)
The only food pantry in Radnor Township, providing assistance to families from many communities around the area.
Wayne Food Pantry
210 S. Wayne Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 688-5650
http://wayneumc.org/food-pantry/
Tree House Books (October 2019)
Working to grow and sustain a community of readers, writers, and thinkers in North Philadelphia by giving every child access to books and to literacy programming.
Tree House Books
1430 W. Susquehanna Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 236-1760
http://www.treehousebooks.org
Narberth Community Food Bank (October 2019)
Neighbors helping neighbors throughout Narberth and Lower Merion, serving the food insecure and providing resources such as ESL, GED, and nutrition classes.
Narberth Community Food Bank
201 Sabine Avenue, 2nd Floor
Narberth, PA 19072
www.narberthcommunityfoodbank.org
NAMI Montgomery County PA (July 2019)
Providing, at no cost, support, education, and advocacy for local individuals and families affected by mental illness.
NAMI Montgomery County PA
100 W. Main Street, Suite 204
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 361-7784
https://namimontcopa.org
Greater Harleysville and North Penn Senior Services (July 2019)
Providing access to programs and resources that help older adults live independently and remain active.
Greater Harleysville and North Penn Senior Services
The PEAK Center in Lansdale
606 E. Main Street, Suite 1003
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 362-7432
http://www.ghnpss.org
Wayne Senior Center (May 2019)
Providing community, friendship, and resources to enrich the lives of older adults.
Wayne Senior Center
108 Station Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 688-6246
https://wayneseniorcenter.org
Radnor Fire Company/Radnor Ambulance (May 2017, May 2019, and June 2020)
Protecting the lives and property of the residents, visitors, and businesses of Radnor and Tredyffrin Townships and surrounding communities.
Radnor Fire Company
P.O. Box 485
121 S. Wayne Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
www.radnorfire.com
Lower Merion Township Scholarship Fund (October 2018)
Providing need-based financial assistance to graduates of Lower Merion School District’s public high schools as they pursue higher education.
Lower Merion Township Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 346
Ardmore, PA 19003
https://lmtsf.org
Narberth Ambulance (October 2018)
Providing emergency medical services to communities including Lower Merion, Narberth, Conshohocken, and West Conshohocken.
Narberth Ambulance
101 Sibley Avenue
Ardmore, PA 19003
www.narberthambulance.org
Indian Creek Foundation (July 2018)
Serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Indian Creek Foundation
420 Cowpath Road
Souderton, PA 18964
(267) 203-1500
www.indcreek.org
Inter-Faith Housing Alliance (July 2018)
Helping families overcome homelessness.
Inter-Faith Housing Alliance
31 South Spring Garden Street
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 628-2334
www.i-fha.org
Philadelphia 2nd Alarmers (May 2018)
An all-volunteer organization that provides on-scene support to first responders during disasters.
Philadelphia 2nd Alarmers
2900 Roberts Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129
www.facebook.com/2ndAlarmers/
Lankenau Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (October 2017)
Providing 24-hour, day-by-day, intensive care to help babies recover from their medical problems as quickly as possible.
Lankenau Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
100 E. Lancaster Avenue
Wynnewood, PA 19096
www.mainlinehealth.org/specialties/neonatology
Peter’s Place (May 2015 and October 2017)
A center for grieving children and their families, dedicated to providing supportive and understanding environments to foster comfort, hope, and healing.
Peter’s Place
336 King of Prussia Road
Radnor, PA 19087
(610) 687-5150
www.petersplaceonline.org
VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn (July 2017)
Contributing to the health and well-being of area residents through grants that strengthen individuals, families, and communities.
VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn
P.O. Box 867
Lansdale, PA 19446
www.npvnafoundation.org
Wissahickon Valley Public Library (July 2017)
Committed to supporting literacy, lifelong learning, informational resources, and life enrichment for all of its patrons.
Wissahickon Valley Public Library
650 Skippack Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(215) 643-1320
www.wvpl.org
Radnor Fire Company (May 2017)
Since 1906, Radnor Fire Company has been protecting the lives and property of the residents, visitors, and businesses of Radnor and Tredyffrin Townships and surrounding communities.
Radnor Fire Company
P.O. Box 485
121 S. Wayne Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
www.radnorfire.com
Radnor Memorial Library (May 2017)
Radnor Memorial Library is undergoing an expansion and renovation that will allow it to remain the community’s “destination for discovery,” a place for cultural and intellectual enrichment and lifelong learning for residents of Radnor Township and surrounding communities.
Radnor Memorial Library
114 W. Wayne Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 687-1124
www.radnorlibrary.org
Ardmore Avenue Community Center (October 2016)
Offering young people in the community a wide range of educational, social, cultural, and recreational resources and opportunities.
Ardmore Avenue Community Center
122 Ardmore Avenue
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 896-7256
www.aaccnow.org
Main Line Meals on Wheels (October 2016)
Providing nutritious meals to senior citizens and homebound or convalescing residents of Main Line communities.
Main Line Meals on Wheels
235 Lancaster Avenue
Devon, PA 19333
www.mainlinemealsonwheels.org
The Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund (July 2016)
Lightening the burden and lifting the spirits of families caring for children with serious illnesses, disabilities, and injuries.
The Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund
580 Virginia Drive, Suite 110
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 643-0763
www.dolanfund.org
RSVP (July 2016)
A multi-service organization that responds to critical human needs in the community through volunteerism.
RSVP
901 East 8th Avenue, Suite 200
King of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 834-1040
www.rsvpmc.org
DMAX Foundation (May 2016)
Working to eliminate stigma and encourage safe, caring conversations with young people about mental health issues and emotional struggles.
DMAX Foundation
P.O. Box 274
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
www.dmaxfoundation.org
Delaware County Special Olympics (May 2016)
Providing year-round sports training and competition opportunities in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Delaware County Special Olympics
P.O. Box 279
Morton, PA 19070-0279
www.sodelco.org
Maya Rigler’s Virtual Alex’s Lemonade Stand (October 2015)
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation raises awareness of childhood cancer causes, funds research into new treatment and cures, and encourages and empowers others (especially children) to get involved and make a difference for children with cancer, including Maya.
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
333 E. Lancaster Avenue, #414
Wynnewood, PA 19096
www.alexslemonade.org/mayarigler
(If making a donation by mail, please write Maya’s event ID, E1121536, on the memo line of your check.)
Red Paw Emergency Relief Team (October 2015)
Assists displaced pets and their people by providing relief and recovery, free of charge, when a disaster strikes.
Red Paw Emergency Relief Team
1328 S. 24th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
www.redpawemergencyreliefteam.org
Manna on Main Street (July 2015)
Committed to ending hunger in the North Penn region by providing food, fulfilling social service and education needs, and conducting community outreach.
Manna on Main Street
713 W. Main Street
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 855-5454
www.mannaonmain.org
Mitzvah Circle Foundation (July 2015)
Provides material support to individuals and families dealing with crisis, poverty, homelessness, and serious illness.
Mitzvah Circle Foundation
1561 Gehman Road
Harleysville, PA 19438
(267) 649-7610
www.mitzvahcircle.org
Peter’s Place (May 2015)
A center for grieving children and their families, dedicated to providing supportive and understanding environments to foster comfort, hope, and healing.
Peter’s Place
150 N. Radnor Chester Road
Suite F-130
Radnor, PA 19087
(610) 687-5150
www.petersplaceonline.org
Hero Scholarship Fund of Delaware County (May 2015)
Provides scholarship support to the children of Delaware County police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel who die in the line of duty.
Hero Scholarship Fund of Delaware County, PA
P.O. Box D
Media, PA 19063
www.delcoherobowl.com/hero-scholarship-fund.html
ElderNet of Lower Merion & Narberth (October 2014)
Provides important services to enable elderly, disabled, and low-income residents to continue living in their own homes independently and safely.
ElderNet of Lower Merion & Narberth
9 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-0706
www.eldernetonline.org
Laurel House (July 2014)
Supports and advocates for adults and children who are affected by domestic violence.
Laurel House
P.O. Box 764
Norristown, PA 19404
(610) 277-1860
www.laurel-house.org
Francisvale Home for Smaller Animals (May 2014)
A no-kill shelter that provides caring, temporary shelter for cats and dogs until they can find suitable, loving, permanent homes.
Francisvale Home for Smaller Animals
328 Upper Gulph Road
Radnor, PA 19087
(610) 688-1018
www.francisvalehome.org
Women’s Resource Center (May 2014)
An organization that offers numerous services to support women, strengthen families, and build communities.
Women’s Resource Center
113 W. Wayne Avenue
P.O. Box 596
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 687-6391
www.womensresourcecenter.net
Radnor A Better Chance (May 2013)
The national A Better Chance program helps academically talented and motivated students from disadvantaged areas attend top high schools.
Radnor A Better Chance
P.O. Box 8091
Radnor, PA 19087
www.radnorabc.org
Lankenau Medical Center
The hospital where Carol received blood transfusions multiple times per
week. We will always be grateful to the warm, caring staff for their efforts.
Lankenau
Medical Center
100 E. Lancaster Avenue
Wynnewood, PA 19096
www.mainlinehealth.org/lankenau