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There are still plenty of appointments available for tomorrow at the CDS blood drive.  Give the gift of life!

Friday April, 16th 7:00 PM

Carson Raymond Foundation Night ~ UVa vs. Virginia Tech Baseball!

We will throw out the first pitch, have "future fielders" on the field and hope to be well represented in the stands. 

Join us for a tailgate in the parking lot before the game and then cheer the Hoos on to victory while spreading the word about our organization.

You can purchase tickets here and if you do not have a Carson Raymond Foundation T-shirt to wear to the game you can buy one at the store on this website.

It was brought to my attention today that If for any reason you are unable to donate on March 31st between 7am and 12 noon at CDS, you may also donate at the **Va. Blood Services location on Hydraulic Road and still specifically benefit the Carson Raymond Foundation. Be sure to use the Group ID #8859 to ensure that your donation is included in the CDS/Carson Raymond Foundation blood drive.

Thank you so much for your patience as I continue to pass along info as it's brought to my attention!

Charlottesville Day School is joining the Carson Raymond Foundation and sponsoring a blood drive on Wednesday, March 31st from 7:00AM until 12:00PM.  The event will take place in the arena at ACAC Adventure Central on Four Seasons Drive. 

To make an appointment go to www.vadonor.com and use sponsor code CDS.

Free gift to all donors!  For any questions contact Jan Breeden at 817-2371.

Thanks for your help.

Members of the Carson Raymond Foundation board will be on hand to encourage incoming K families to sign their son or daughter up for fall T-ball.  We will be collecting contact information from interested families and letting them know financial aid and equipment are available for those that need it. If you have friends with a rising Kindergartener let them know about the opportunity.

John

Evergreen Fence Company is begining to assemble the backstop at Woodbrook. The holes are in place and fencing will begin going up tomorrow!  Kudos to Darren Lynch for staying busy over the holidays.

Carson was listed as one of the prominent members of the community who we lost in the last year. It was accompanied by a really cute picture. 

Saddest losses: Longtime UVA Dean of Admissions John Blackburn dies January 21 from cancer. Dr. Vito Perriello, 68, longtime pediatrician and father of Congressman Tom, dies February 22 after two strokes. Carol Whitehead, 60, wife of Rutherford Institute founder John, dies unexpectedly June 3. UVA intramural and recreational sports director Mark Fletcher, 57, dies June 8 after his morning run. Judge Herbert Pickford III, 75, dies June 7 of pancreatic cancer. UVA athletics media relations guy Michael Colley, 46, dies July 11 while walking on the beach. UVA's largest benefactor/Weather Channel founder Frank Batten dies September 10 at age 82. Carson Raymond, 9, succumbs to complications related to the H1N1 virus October 10. Musician Johnny Gilmore, 45, dies October 22 in a fire in his apartment bedroom. Farmer/activist Kathryn Russell, 54, is thrown from her truck in an accident on U.S. 29 south. Virginia Book Fest co-founder Cal Otto passes away November 23 in Colorado Springs at age 79. Dr. Latham Murray, a surgeon at Martha Jefferson Hospital, 58, is killed in an accident November 25 at Panorama Farm.