Shipshewana man wins new TV in blood drive drawing
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Posted: 5:24 PM Jan 9, 2009
Last Updated: 10:30 PM Jan 9, 2009

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The holidays are a time for giving, but a Shipshewana man got an unusual bonus for helping others on Friday.

Devon Nelson took home a 27-inch flat screen TV this morning at the Goshen Donor Center.

He was the lucky winner of a drawing in their holiday blood drive.

Devon has donated platelets for 15 years.

During the holiday season, blood and platelet donations actually drop, so employees say it's important to roll up your sleeves and donate.

"People need blood. It's the gift of life, it's something you can give, and it doesn't cost you anything, but it certainly does help someone whose friend, loved one, or family member maybe needs it to make it to another day," explained Carol Rose.

The Goshen Donor Center says they especially need donors with O- type blood, but all blood types are welcome.

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Posted by: Debbie Location: Engadine, MI on Jan 9, 2009 at 06:42 PM
Devon is my dad, and he is QUITE the man!!!He is going on 82, and still acts like a young whipper-snapper!!!! Love ya dad!!!

Posted by: Bill Location: Osceola on Jan 9, 2009 at 06:17 PM
Thank You for your donations Mr. Nelson...you have saved many people with your generosity.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jan 9, 2009 at 06:16 PM
and i bet its one of them ''new''tvs that cut in and out as the goverment is making us change !


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