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Inova’s “Rock the Red” Blood Drive

By Doug Francis

Many of you know that I do my best to be a good blood donor and I do it two to three times a year (@39 donations), and today there is a blood drive at Inova Blood Services on Woodburn Road next to Fairfax Hospital sponsored in part with the Washington Capitals. You can just walk in to donate, but know that they are giving away cool Capital’s swag so you may want to rush over like I did today.

I  picked up a “Rock the Red” Cap’s t-shirt!

We are lucky to live in Northern Virginia with such a good health system like Inova, but take a look at the current blood supply data updated on the Blood Donor Services site. Luckily my type is “A Pos” which has a greater than three day supply on hand. But “O Pos”, “O Neg”, “A Neg”, “B Neg”, and “AB Neg” have less than one day supply! That is why you need to participate today.

Inova Blood Donor Services is lucky to have a partner like the Washington Capitals. For example, at a Caps sponsored event in March, there were 609 blood donations made at the Kettler Capitals IcePlex in Arlington. Way to go!

609 Blood Donations in one day

Does this have anything to do with real estate? Not really other than people need blood and people need a place to live, but like I wrote last summer, the whole process takes about 35 minutes and a single whole blood donation can help two or three people.

Make an appointment by phone to donate or walk-in TODAY. Call 1-866-BLOODSAVES (1-866-256-6372)

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About Doug Francis

A seasoned Realtor specializing in unique and new homes around Vienna, Virginia, Doug has seen consumer behavior, negotiations and communication styles change. At his original brokerage, he was the first agent to add an email address. Imagine! Outside real estate, he plays tennis, is a Washington Capitals fan, spends time with Skipper (his dog), and enjoys the restaurant scene in the DCA. He's a Boston University graduate who feels morning coffee is non-negotiable.

Vienna real estate agent Doug Francis

When we bought our house in Vienna, we were thinking about raising the kids, building an addition, and knowing the neighbors. Today, home buyers are attracted to Vienna because of the sense of community, walkability, and small town lifestyle.

So, what’s next after your 25 years? It’s a conversation many of my clients are having with me as they plan to move to the beach, travel, or get closer to grandkids. Helping them see their future, sell their current home, and move ahead with their updated plan has been an interesting new chapter.

My background: I am an active licensed agent in Virginia, have negotiated hundreds of sales contracts, work at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty in McLean, and still sell homes in all price ranges. I donate to the Town of Vienna tree replacement fund, participate in a neighborhood citizens association, and try my best to stay in shape.

Let’s discuss your moving plans: Email doug@dougfrancis.com or call me at (703) 304-6827 .  Cheers!

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