Greater Alleghenies Blood Services Region

 

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Media Contacts and Resources:

Communications Manager (Johnstown): Marianne Spampinato, APR (814) 262-2813  mspampin@usa.redcross.org Marianne joined the American Red Cross in 1981 as a Public Information Specialist. She received the region’s Tiffany Award for Employee Excellence in 1984. She holds a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and an M.L.L.S. from Duquesne University. In 1990 Marianne was accredited in Public Relations by the Public Relations Society of America. In 2002 she received the local YWCA’s Tribute to Women Award in the Non-Profit Sector. She has served as a part-time instructor (Technical/Business Writing) at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.

 

Marketing Program Manager - Tara Harrington (Johnstown) (814) 262-2811  harringtont@usa.redcross.org Tara joined the American Red Cross in February 2006 as a Public Relations Specialist. She holds a B.S. in Communication from Clarion University of Pennsylvania, where she worked at the campus newspaper and radio station and held leadership roles in the Society of Collegiate Journalists. Tara completed her internship at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. She previously worked in customer service at Somerset Trust Company and as a PR/Gallery Assistant at Laurel Arts. Tara has successfully completed the Gunter Leadership Initiative Program sponsored by the local chamber of commerce.  

 

Communications Manager (West Virginia): Cheryl Gergely  Tel: (304) 526-2965 cgergely@usa.redcross.org Cheryl began her Red Cross career in 1985 and held various positions in Donor Resources before being promoted to her current position in 1997. She holds a B. A. in Journalism from Marshall University and also continues her communications & marketing education at her alma mater. Cheryl’s primary focus is on special event blood drives and media relations in the region’s South Central and Southwest zones (including northern, central and southwestern West Virginia).   

 

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January 20, 2012
American Red Cross officials urge blood and platelet donations The American Red Cross is urging the public to donate blood now and in the upcoming weeks to help rebuild blood supplies. Lower than expected blood donor turnout the first two weeks of January resulted in overall inventories being...
December 16, 2011
Platelet donors from Beaver, Greensburg, Johnstown and State College areas committed to holiday gift of self
December 5, 2011
Communities in Pennsylvania and Virginia have long partnered with the Red Cross on Christmas season blood drives What do Bedford, Pa., Ebensburg, Pa. and Winchester, Va., have in common? They share a long-standing commitment of partnering with the American Red Cross by holding large community blood...
November 10, 2011
    This time of year most of us feel stretched and stressed – not enough time or money to go around. To make things easier this year, I would like to suggest a “perfect” gift for you to give – it costs little to give, just a little bit of your time.  
October 12, 2011
(JOHNSTOWN, PA) – Each year, the Greater Alleghenies Region of the American Red Cross seeks nominations from its employees to recognize co-workers respected for their superior job performance, dedication and commitment. This year, seven Greater Alleghenies Region employees – five based...
September 15, 2011
(Johnstown, PA and Huntington, WV) – American Red Cross officials state that blood inventories have reached the lowest levels in years, prompting this area’s Greater Alleghenies Blood Services Region to announce an emergency donor appeal.        ...
September 13, 2011
Johnstown, Pa.  The Greater Alleghenies Region, American Red Cross Blood Services, and Unit 111 of Local 13000 of the Communications Workers of America today announced they have reached a new tentative three-year collective bargaining agreement on behalf of blood drive workers represented by...